This case-based activity explores the relationship between prediabetes and cardiovascular disease. It covers the epidemiology, risk factors, screening tools, pathophysiology, and evidence-based treatments options for patients with prediabetes and diabetes.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the epidemiology of
prediabetes and diabetes
- Review
risk factors, screening tools, and diagnostic criteria for prediabetes and
diabetes
- Describe
the pathophysiology and complications of prediabetes
- Analyze
the relationship between prediabetes and cardiovascular disease
- Develop
and implement screening strategies for a patient presenting with prediabetes
- Formulate
an evidence-based treatment plan for patients with
prediabetes including lifestyle and pharmacologic interventions