Module

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

Source: Managing Insulin Resistance in HIV-Infected Patients

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

Faculty:

Todd T. Brown, MD, PhD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 08/15/08

Expiration Date: 08/14/09

Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing CE credit

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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

Topics covered include:

What Is Insulin Resistance?
Measuring Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance and the Metabolic Syndrome
Consequences of Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance in HIV-Infected Individuals
PIs and Insulin Resistance
NRTIs and Insulin Resistance
Indirect Effects of Antiretrovirals on Insulin Resistance
HIV Disease-Related Factors
Assessment of Glucose Abnormalities in HIV-Infected Patients
Management of Insulin Resistance
The Role of Insulin Sensitizers
Treatment Recommendations
New Medications
Treatment Goals

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