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CCO Treatment Updates

Managing Insulin Resistance in HIV-Infected Patients

Module

Understanding the Consequences and Management of Insulin Resistance in HIV-Infected Patients

Faculty:

Todd T. Brown, MD, PhD
  • Todd T. Brown, MD, PhD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: August 15, 2008

Expiration Date: August 14, 2009


Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing contact hour

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.
Begin the Module

In this comprehensive CME-certified module, Todd T. Brown, MD, PhD, describes the incidence, consequences, and management of insulin resistance in the HIV-infected patient population.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recount the potential causes of insulin resistance in HIV-infected patients
  • Describe methods to detect insulin resistance in HIV-infected patients
  • Discuss treatment strategies for HIV-infected patients with insulin resistance

Abstract

Interactive Case Challenge

Managing a Virologically Suppressed Patient With Insulin Resistance

Faculty:

William G. Powderly, MD
  • William G. Powderly, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: August 12, 2008

Expiration Date: August 11, 2009


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.9 Nursing contact hours

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.
Begin the Case Challenge

In this Interactive Case Challenge, you will have the opportunity to make treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information as the case unfolds according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and recommendations from William G. Powderly, MD, and then review the supporting data.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recount the HIV-related and non-HIV–related factors associated with the onset of type 2 diabetes in HIV-infected patients
  • Discuss treatment strategies for insulin resistance in an HIV-infected patient with a suppressive antiretroviral regimen
  • Describe the effects of antiretroviral agents on lipid abnormalities in HIV-infected patients

CCO Slideset

Managing Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes in HIV-Infected Patients

Download the Slideset


This downloadable slideset includes a didactic review of clinically relevant data for the management of HIV-infected patients with insulin resistance.


Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 1.09 MB | Date posted: 8/19/2008


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Jointly sponsored by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Clinical Care Options, LLC.

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