Michael Shannon – Rational Goal-Setting and Management of Diabetes in the Elderly

First presented at the OPSO Annual Primary Care Conference on September 28, 2019. OPSO is pleased to offer this on-demand CME program with Michael Shannon, MD exploring diabetes care for the elderly.

Educational Objectives:

1.  Identify the challenges and barriers to diabetes care in the elderly

2.  Analyze and contrast the ADA-EASD and AACE algorithms for diabetes management, with focus on algorithms’ approach to the elderly where cited in these guidelines

3.  Interpret recent cardiovascular safety studies for diabetes agents

4.  Define goals and A1c targets for the elderly population

Dr. Shannon discloses that he has a financial affiliation with Novo-Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and Boehringer Engelheim.

The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy:
All grievances may be directed to OPSO Executive Director at [email protected]. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.