After completing this course, you will be able to

• Determine appropriate diagnostic tests for type 2 diabetes and interpret the results to confirm the diagnosis
• Screen for acute and chronic complications of type 2 diabetes and initiate evidence-based interventions when indicated
• Implement strategies for the prevention of type 2 diabetes in at-risk patient populations
• Select and initiate pharmacologic therapy, including metformin, GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, insulin, and other agents, based on patient-specific factors
• Integrate nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral counseling into individualized diabetes management plans
• Incorporate social determinants of health and psychological assessments into treatment decision-making
• Apply cardiovascular, renal, and hepatic risk-reduction strategies in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes
• Adjust insulin therapy, including basal and prandial regimens, to optimize glycemic control in various clinical scenarios
• Utilize continuous glucose monitoring and other diabetes technologies to inform and modify treatment regimens
• Optimize therapy to support patient weight-loss goals while maintaining glycemic control and minimizing adverse effects