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Update in Endocrinology: Diabetes, Obesity, and Bone Health

Publish Date: April 19, 2011 Last Modified: December 21, 2017 Expires: April 18, 2012
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Topics include an update in diabetes, the role of genetics vs. lifestyle in obesity, and vitamin D and bone health in these presentations from the Update in Internal Medicine 2010: Evidence-Based Approaches to Common Medical Problems conference at UPMC.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Articulate the risk reductions strategies and impact on outcomes for different treatment protocols
  • Develop  informed, multi-strategy approaches to preventing premature death in patients with Type 2 Diabetes and multiple risk factors
  • Identify and implement the most effective lifestyle modification strategies that promote weight loss and reduce obesity-associated disease risk
  • Identify the indications for and limitations of specific drugs that promote weight loss and reduce obesity-associated disease risk
  • Determine the appropriate amount of vitamin D and calcium intake for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

Disclosures

Dr. Rao is on the speakers' bureau for Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Greenspan is a consultant for Merck and Amgen. She receives grant support from Lilly and Warner Chilocott.
Dr. Kershaw has no relevant relationships with any entities producing healthcare goods or services.

Accreditation Statement

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For your credit transcript, please access our website 4 weeks post-completion at http://ccehs.upmc.edu and follow the link to the Credit Transcript page. If you do not provide the last 5 digits of your SSN on the next page you will not be able to access a CME credit transcript. Providing your SSN is voluntary.

Release Date: 4/12/2011 | Last Modified On: 4/12/2011 | Expires: 4/11/2012

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Presenters

  • R Harsha Rao MD
    R Harsha Rao, MD
    Dr. R Harsha Rao is a Professor Medicine and practices at UPMC. Dr. Rao is an outstanding teacher and recipient of the highest teaching awards available at the University. He is an expert in clinical diabetes and in diabetes outcomes, and is currently involved in outcomes and quality improvement studies within the Department of Veterans Affairs. SPECIALTY Internal Medicine SUB SPECIALTY Endocrinology BOARD CERTIFICATIONS Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Internal Medicine EDUCATION Armed Forces Medical College, Maharashtra, India RESIDENCY Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Pittsburgh, PA FELLOWSHIPS University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Pittsburgh, PA University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Pittsburgh, PA HOSPITALS Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC UPMC Presbyterian University of Pittsburgh Physicians Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology Office Address: Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology 3601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3B Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: (412) 586-9700
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  • Erin E Kershaw MD
    Erin E Kershaw, MD
    Chief, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism
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  • Susan L Greenspan MD
    Susan L. Greenspan, MD
    Professor of Medicine,
    Departments of Endocrinology and Geriatrics,
    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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