This module of the ADA-SAP series is available for information and study purposes only as the CME credits have expired.

Module 1 of the American Diabetes Association Self-Assessment Program (ADA-SAP™) is a clinical problem-solving, evidence-based CME program of active engagement. It is designed to objectively assess and strengthen your knowledge of diabetes and provide you with a better understanding of the options available for managing patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. You can complete this program at your own pace, whenever and wherever you choose. Module 1 of the ADA-SAP™ is offered online in 2 convenient formats:

 Downloadable PDF.
 Web-based interactive version.
Please select your choice on the right. The PDF will download to your hard drive, or you will be redirected to our interactive version.

Educational Objectives

 Discuss the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and
 pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction leading to type 2 diabetes.

 Interpret and utilize ADA Guidelines and treatment algorithms.

 Implement non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment
 strategies for hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes.

Target Audience

Module 1 of ADA-SAP is of primary interest for all healthcare
professionals who actively manage patients with type 2 diabetes
mellitus including: Primary Care Physicians, General Internists,
Family Physicians, Doctors of Osteopathy, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Dietitians, and Certified Diabetes Educators.

The estimated time for completion of this activity is 5 hours.

This enduring materials activity was originally released on November 15, 2007 and was terminated on November 30, 2009.

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