Webinar Description
The Diabetes Management through Integrative Care symposium is an on-demand webinar designed to provide evidence-based strategies for managing diabetes. This educational activity explores integrative, preventive, and patient-centered approaches to diabetes care, including lifestyle modifications, osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), pharmacotherapy, and emerging technologies.
At the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Explain how diabetes affects the body and identify key strategies for prevention and management
- Describe the role of lifestyle changes, medications, and osteopathic techniques in improving diabetes outcomes
- Apply the latest guidelines and technology, such as continuous glucose monitoring, to enhance patient care
- Recognize how osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) can help manage musculoskeletal complications in people with diabetes
Target Audience:
Physicians (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology); Physician Assistants; Nurses; Pharmacists; Allied Health; Fellows; Residents; Students; Patients and Caregivers.
There is no fee to attend this educational activity. However, to claim credit, learners must complete the evaluation and pay the applicable fee. Certificates will be issued only after both requirements are met.
AOA Credit Statement
The Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 3.75 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Statement
This activity has been jointly provided by BMHCC and Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine. BMHCC is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This activity has been designated for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accessibility Statement
Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to making its programs, services, goods, and facilities accessible for individuals with disabilities according to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to the CME Office.
Agenda
Opening Remarks
Speaker: Peter Bell, DO, MBA, HPF, FACEOEP-dist, FACEP
Objective: Introduce the webinar’s objectives. The remarks will emphasize the importance of osteopathic principles in diabetes management and collaborative care.
Diabetes and Eye Health
Speaker: David Klink, DO
Session Description: This session will provide a comprehensive review of diabetic retinopathy and its impact on patient care. Learners will explore the stages of disease progression, current treatment options, and recommended screening and referral practices. The discussion will also address ocular motility testing and the clinical significance of extraocular muscle function in each cardinal gaze position. Special attention will be given to recognizing motility patterns associated with cranial nerve III, IV, and VI palsies, equipping participants with practical knowledge to enhance early detection and referral for ophthalmologic management.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the stages of Diabetic Retinopathy and potential treatments.
- List screening recommendations for diabetic retinopathy as well as criteria for referral to Ophthalmology.
- Describe ocular motility testing and the specific extraocular muscle being tested in each cardinal position of gaze
- Recognize the patterns of ocular motility disorder caused by palsy of cranial nerves 3, 4, and 6.
Emerging Medications and Technology for Improved Diabetes Management
Speaker: Kelsey Krushinski, PharmD, BCPS
Session Description: This session will examine the evolving landscape of diabetes management through the integration of novel technologies and advanced pharmacotherapies. Learners will evaluate the role of emerging tools and therapeutic agents in supporting individualized, patient-centered care and improving clinical outcomes. The presentation will also highlight perioperative considerations related to SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, with a focus on mitigating risks through evidence-based, interprofessional strategies.
Learning Outcomes:
- Assess the impact of emerging diabetes technologies on disease management and interprofessional collaboration.
- Evaluate the latest advancements in diabetes pharmacotherapy and their role in optimizing patient outcomes through an individualized, patient-centered approach.
- Define perioperative risks associated with SGLT2 inhibitors & GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Reducing Heart Disease Risk in Patients with Diabetes: Insights from the Chronic Care Model
Speaker: Kent Lee, MA, MD, FAAFP
Session Description: This session examines how applying the Chronic Care Model can reduce heart disease risk in patients with diabetes. Drawing on evidence from clinical research, participants will explore key elements of the model, including patient self-management support, decision support, and proactive care delivery. The session emphasizes practical strategies for improving patient outcomes through structured, evidence-based care approaches.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the core components of the Chronic Care Model and their application in diabetes management to reduce cardiovascular risk.
- Analyze evidence-based strategies for improving clinical outcomes in patients with diabetes and associated cardiovascular risk factors.
- Apply practical approaches to enhance patient care using the Chronic Care Model framework.
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for Managing Diabetes-Related Musculoskeletal Conditions
Speaker: John Biery, Jr, DO, CAQSM, C-ONMM
Session Description: Practical demonstration of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment techniques to alleviate pain and improve mobility in diabetic patients with musculoskeletal complications.
Learning Outcomes:
- Implement Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine techniques to support diabetic patients experiencing musculoskeletal pain.
- Recognize how Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine enhance comprehensive diabetes care.
Integrative Strategies in Diabetes Management
Speaker: Elly Riley, DO, FACOFP
Session Description: This session will present an overview of integrative and patient-centered approaches to managing diabetes. The focus includes preventive care, lifestyle modifications and self-regulation principles.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand evidence-based approaches to diabetes management which includes preventive and lifestyle-based interventions.
- Recognize how holistic strategies support long-term blood sugar regulation and prevent complications.
Closing Remarks
Speaker: Peter Bell, DO, MBA, HPF, FACEOEP-dist, FACEP
Objective: Summarize key points from the webinar while emphasizing the integration of osteopathic principles with best practices in diabetes care.
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