Module 3 of the American Diabetes Association Self-Assessment Program (ADA-SAP™) is a clinical problem-solving, evidence-based continuing education 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 advanced type 2 diabetes mellitus and its macrovascular complications. You can complete this program at your own pace, whenever and wherever you choose. Compliments of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Module 3 of ADA-SAP™ is available online for FREE in 2 convenient formats:

• Downloadable PDF.
• Web-based interactive version.

Educational Objectives

• Evaluate the benefits of risk factor reduction on the cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.
• Interpret the results of clinical trials in type 2 diabetes and how the results can be implemented into clinical practice.
• Examine risk assessment and diagnostic testing in the overall management of risk factors.
• Assess the management of lipids in those patients with diabetes and those patients with type 2 diabetes and those with significant risk for diabetes.
• Compare and contrast the risks and benefits of glucose-lowering medications.

Target Audience

Module 3 of ADA-SAP is of primary interest for all healthcare
professionals who actively manage patients with advanced type 2 diabetes
mellitus including: primary care physicians, internists, family physicians, doctors of osteopathy, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, dietitians, and certified diabetes educators.

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