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An Update in Managing Diabetes in Texas:
Getting to Target
South Padre Island Convention Center
October 20, 2007, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: Free
The Texas Diabetes Council and the Texas Chapter of the American Association
of Clinical Endocrinologists present this clinical update for endocrinologists,
primary care physicians, and other health care professionals interested
in diabetes management.
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with
the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) through joint sponsorship of the American Association
of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the Texas Chapter of AACE. AACE
is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for
physicians.
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) designates
this educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
Mail or fax registration to: Attn: Melinda Burdette •
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists • 245 Riverside
Avenue • Suite 200 • Jacksonville, Florida 32202 • Fax:
(904) 353-8185 • Meeting Information: (904) 353-7878
Meeting the Standards
A Comprehensive Review for Diabetes Educators
Texas Diabetes Institute, San Antonio Texas
September 12-14, 2007
The Comprehensive Review Course is an intense two and a half day overview
for the healthcare professional who is involved in diabetes education.
This course will give the participant updated knowledge in the art and
science of diabetes education and self-management training preparation
for the Diabetes Educator Certification Exam. This course will enhance
one’s analytical skills, build confidence in one’s ability
as a diabetes educator and may help identify areas needing additional
study. Additionally, this program will provide skills, knowledge and continuing
education credit for any healthcare professional who cares for individuals
with diabetes.
Accreditation
University Health System is approved as a provider of continuing education
in nursing by the Texas Nurses Association, which is accredited as an
approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This approval meets Type 1
Criteria for contact hours for relicensure as established by the Board
of Nurse Examiners for The State of Texas.
For more information, contact Ruby Reyes (210) 358-7398, email ruby.reyes@uhs-sa.com,
or visit the Texas
Diabetes Institute Professional Training Program Web site.
Type 2 Diabetes: Prevention • Intervention
• Outcomes
UTHSCSA Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Academic Health Center
Harlingen, Texas
October 6, 2007
This course is offered to physicians and allied health professionals
who are interested in the most recent advances concerning clinical research,
and new treatment options for Type 2 diabetes. This half day interaction
provides an intensive and practical approach to the treatment of the growing
epidemic of Type 2 diabetes cases.
For more information, contact Ruby Reyes (210) 358-7398, email ruby.reyes@uhs-sa.com,
or visit the Texas
Diabetes Institute Professional Training Program Web site.
2007 Southwest Diabetes Symposium
Texas Diabetes Institute, San Antonio Texas
November 2 & 3, 2007
This course is offered to physicians and allied health professionals
who are interested in the most recent advances concerning the pathogenesis
and treatment of diabetes mellitus and its related microvascular and macrovascular
complications. This day-and-a-half interaction provides an intensive,
practical, multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of hyperglycemia,
dyslipidemia, hypertension, clinical nephropathy, retinopathy, autonomic
neuropathy and obesity. Speakers will present a rational therapeutic approach
based upon sound pathophysiologic principles. All treatment guidelines
will be based on the standards of care for diabetic patients, as published
by the American Diabetes Association.
For more information, contact Ruby Reyes (210) 358-7398, email ruby.reyes@uhs-sa.com,
or visit the Texas
Diabetes Institute Professional Training Program Web site.
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