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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2008 |
| Termination Date | 3/7/2011 |
| Cost |
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| Description | According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that happens in people who have diabetes. This damage makes it hard for their nerves to carry messages to the brain and other parts of the body. It can cause numbness (loss of feeling) or painful tingling in parts of the body. |
| Accreditation Statement | The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Author | Bakri Elsheikh, MD and Miriam Freimer, MD |
| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity the participant should be able to: 1.) Discuss the epidemiological trends in diabetic neuropathies 2.) Relate the basis for recognizing the different types of neuropathies affecting diabetic patients
3.) To identify the basic approach to evaluation of a patient with diabetic neuropathy. 4.) To identify to basic approach to management of a patient with diabetic neuropathy. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |
