Online Education | Diabetes Update 2015 - Diabetes and Bariatric Surgery

This module focuses on obesity and bariatric operations in diabetic patients.
Featuring—
Saurabh Khandelwal, MD
Director, UWMC Bariatrics Program and Co-Director, UWMC Weight Loss Management Clinic, UWMC
What conference attendees said about this speaker and lecture:
"Dr. Khandelwal's talk was so helpful to sort out different bariatric procedures, and he presented pros and cons of each."
Target Audience
For nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse educators, certified diabetes educators, dietitians, nutritionists, pharmacists, social workers, nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse educators, certified diabetes educators, dietitians, nutritionists, pharmacists, social workers and other healthcare professionals across all settings.
Objectives for Learning Outcomes
After taking this course, you will be better able to:
- Describe and understand common bariatric operations currently performed.
- Discuss their effects on diabetes.
- Recognize indications for referral and perioperative workup and management of these patients.
Additional Information
Available Credit
- 0.90 Contact hours
- 0.00 Pharmacology hours at the advanced practice level
Price
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