Advances in Diabetes Technology and Obesity Treatment

Advances in Diabetes Technology and Obesity Treatment
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Zoom Webinar Recording
We invited the Clinical Professor of Medicine in Endocrinology, Dr. Marina Basina, MD, and the Associate Professor of Medicine in Endocrinology, Dr. Sun Kim, MD, to provide you with an overview of the evolution in diabetes technology and the new era in obesity management.
At the conclusion of this class, you will be able to:
- Characterize epidemiology of type 1 Diabetes and state of DM control
- Describe risks and benefits of tight glucose control
- Understand history and evolution of glucose measurement devices
- Outline history and evolution of insulin delivery devices
- Explain the benefits of “closed loop” artificial pancreas
- Outline future of type 1 Diabetes therapy in the era of technology
- Recognize obesity and how obesity increases risk for insulin resistance and medical complications.
- Explain indications for weight-loss medications and weight-loss surgery.
- List 5 medications approved for the chronic treatment of obesity.
- Explain how glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists work to promote weight loss.
- Describe 2 surgical options for the treatment of obesity.
- Describe expected outcomes for medical versus surgical weight loss
Presenters:
Marina Basina, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine in Endocrinology
Stanford University
Sun Kim, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine in Endocrinology
Stanford University
The SCCR Science Series is a 2-hour lecture held monthly or bi-monthly, covering various scientific and clinical topics with the specific aim to educate members of the clinical research community. We invite clinicians to discuss anatomy and physiology as well as pathophysiology of various therapeutic areas. Learn more: stan.md/2VjeBv3