INJECTING ENTHUSIASM INTO THE FUTURE OF DIABETES RESEARCH

Grand Rounds

Presented by Mark Daniels, MD
Endocrinologist, PSF Endocrinology, CHOC
Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss avenues of clinical research exploring prevention of Type 1 Diabetes and its complications.
2. Identify the elements of the proposed closed loop insulin pump systems.
3. Identify the utility of the new Continuous Glucose Sensors in diabetes care.
4. Inform Spanish speaking patients diagnosed with Type 1 or 2 diabetes of treatment options and maintenance plans using brochures printed in their own language.  Provided by the ADA for physicians to use in practice setting.

This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195 which requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include teaching in the areasof cultural and linguistic competency.

Target Audience: Primary care pediatricians. Family practitioners, pediatric subspecialists, pediatric residents and other healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of care to infants and children are also invited.

Accreditation: CHOC is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CHOC takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. CHOCdesignates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour of AMA PRA Category 1CreditTM.  Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

Financial Disclosure - No Commercial Support was received for this activity.

Date:	Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Time:	8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Location:	Harold Wade Education Center
	455 S. Main Street CHOC West Clinic Bldg., 2nd Floor Orange, CA 92868 [click here for directions]
Contact:	Academic Affairs - (714) 532-8894
Fee:	Free