Diabetes Medication Stewardship for Prescribers

This presentation will describe what remission means in type 2 diabetes, discuss the proper role of medication, and prepare clinicians to deprescribe medication when intensifying nutrition modifications. 

The Learning Process:

Participants are expected to watch the video, reflect on its content, and complete the CME self-assessment and CME evaluation. Only upon completing this process will a participant's continuing education certificate be generated. The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study activity is 1 hour.

This activity is approved for continuing education for physicians, nurses, dietitians, and health and wellness coaches. 

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Objectives:
•    Describe the need for and process of diabetes medication stewardship by prescribers. 
•    Identify full and partial remission to replace management as the appropriate target for type 2 diabetes. 
•    Discuss best practices for the use of medications for T2DM through the lens of medication stewardship. 

Requirements for successful completion: Participants will be awarded contact hours commensurate with participation after completion of the post-test with a score of 70% or higher.