Harvard Diabetes Update 2024
A comprehensive diabetes care update focused on modern treatment strategies, diabetes technologies, lifestyle medicine, obesity management, cardiovascular and renal complications, nutrition, exercise, hypertension, dyslipidemia, medication selection, and individualized patient-centered care.
Harvard Diabetes Update 2024 is a recorded medical course focused on practical, evidence-based diabetes care, including treatment planning, medication updates, technology advances, obesity care, lifestyle intervention, cardiovascular and renal risk reduction, and strategies for diverse patient populations.
About This Course
Diabetes care continues to change rapidly with new medications, new technologies, updated nutrition and exercise recommendations, and evolving approaches to cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic risk reduction.
This course helps clinicians keep pace with these advances and translate current evidence into better real-world care for patients with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk, kidney disease, metabolic liver disease, and other diabetes-associated complications.
Why Choose This Course
Key Highlights
- Comprehensive 2024 update in diabetes care and diabetes complications
- Practical guidance on therapies, technologies, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine
- Covers obesity management, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, hypertension, and dyslipidemia
- Includes updates on CGM, insulin pumps, SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and insulin therapy
- Focus on patient-centered care, social determinants of health, and diverse patient populations
- Useful for clinicians managing diabetes in outpatient, primary care, endocrine, and hospital-based settings
Core Learning Areas
Complete Curriculum
Identifying Types of Diabetes
- Is it type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or something else?
- Pathophysiological abnormalities in patients with type 2 diabetes
- Clinical reasoning for different diabetes presentations
- Practical recommendations for diagnosis and classification
- Q&A sessions with expert faculty
Medical Nutrition & Exercise in Diabetes
- Pros and cons of popular diets
- Current dietary recommendations in diabetes and obesity
- Exercise recommendations in type 2 diabetes and obesity
- Practical exercise session demonstration
- Guiding patients on physical activity and nutrition
- Improving diabetes care through lifestyle medicine
Obesity Management in Diabetes
- Pharmacological management of obesity
- Individualizing obesity therapy
- Surgical management: what intervention and when?
- Medical versus surgical management of obesity
- Optimizing care for patients with obesity and diabetes
- Long-term strategies for weight and metabolic health
Dyslipidemia, Hypertension & MASLD
- Strategies to achieve LDL-cholesterol goals in patients with diabetes
- What comes after LDL target achievement?
- Clinical evaluation of patients with hypertension and diabetes
- Strategies to achieve blood pressure targets
- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease updates
- Risk reduction for cardiovascular and metabolic complications
Technology Advances in Diabetes Care
- Continuous glucose monitoring updates
- Insulin pumps and closed-loop systems
- Technology implications for day-to-day diabetes care
- Using data to optimize treatment decisions
- Practical implementation of diabetes technology in clinical practice
Diabetes in Special Populations
- Management of diabetes in elderly patients
- Selection, intensification, and deintensification of pharmacological therapies
- Impact of personal, social, financial, and cultural factors in diabetes care
- Practical strategies to address social determinants of health
- Emotional distress and psychological factors in diabetes
- Supporting patients with low engagement in therapy
Cardiovascular & Renal Risk in Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease assessment in patients with diabetes
- Evaluation of renal function status and renal risk
- Traditional diabetes medications and when to use them
- Insulin therapy in patients with diabetes
- SGLT-2 inhibitors: clinical update
- GLP-1 receptor agonists: clinical update
- Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists and diabetes care
Learning Objectives
By Completing This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Identify different types of diabetes and apply appropriate diagnostic reasoning
- Design more effective treatment plans for patients with diabetes and obesity
- Apply current medication updates, including traditional and newer diabetes therapies
- Use diabetes technology such as CGM and insulin pump data in clinical care
- Assess cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, and liver-related complications
- Guide patients on nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle interventions
- Manage hypertension and dyslipidemia in patients with diabetes
- Address biological, psychological, social, financial, educational, and cultural barriers to care
Who Should Take This Course
This course is designed for endocrinologists, primary care physicians, internists, family medicine clinicians, hospitalists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, residents, fellows, and healthcare professionals involved in diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic, or renal risk management.
Delivery & Access
This course package is provided for recorded learning access. No CME points or certificate are associated with this product.
Reviews
An excellent diabetes update with practical insights into current treatment strategies, technology, and patient management.
Very useful and clinically relevant. The medication updates, obesity care, and cardiovascular risk sections were especially practical.
Well organized and comprehensive. A strong resource for clinicians involved in diabetes and cardiometabolic care.
FAQ
Who is this course best suited for?
It is ideal for endocrinologists, primary care physicians, internists, family physicians, hospitalists, NPs, PAs, diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, residents, fellows, and clinicians involved in diabetes care.
What topics are covered?
The course covers diabetes diagnosis, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity management, nutrition, exercise, CGM, insulin pumps, hypertension, dyslipidemia, MASLD, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, elderly patients, emotional distress, SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, insulin therapy, and social determinants of health.
Is this course practical for daily patient care?
Yes. The course focuses on evidence-based strategies, real clinical barriers, practical recommendations, and patient-centered approaches for diabetes care.
Does this product include CME or a certificate?
No. This course package does not include CME points or a certificate.
Who can I contact for support?
You can contact us at [email protected].
Dr. Emily Johnson –
“Invaluable Insights!” The Harvard Diabetes Update 2024 was incredibly informative. The latest research and treatment strategies shared by leading experts have greatly enhanced my understanding of diabetes management. I especially appreciated the interactive sessions that allowed for questions and discussions.
Dr. Samuel Patel –
“Outstanding Content and Delivery” The Harvard Diabetes Update 2024 was outstanding! The content was not only informative but also delivered in an engaging manner. I left with practical knowledge that I can apply immediately in my practice. Highly recommend it!
Dr. Michael Chen –
“Well-Organized and Engaging” This course was well-organized and covered a wide range of topics related to diabetes. The speakers were knowledgeable, and the materials provided were top-notch. I would have liked more case studies, but overall, a great experience!
Dr. David Smith –
“Highly Recommend!” As a healthcare professional, I found this course to be a treasure trove of information. The updates on technology and diabetes management were particularly useful. Networking with peers was an added bonus. I highly recommend it to anyone in the field!
Dr. Jessica Lee –
“Exceptional Learning Experience!” The Harvard Diabetes Update 2024 exceeded my expectations! The course provided cutting-edge insights into diabetes management that have already improved my practice. The speakers were engaging, and the resources shared were incredibly helpful.
Dr. Kevin Martinez –
“Informative and Relevant” I found the Harvard Diabetes Update 2024 to be highly relevant to my work. The latest research and treatment options presented were enlightening. The interactive format allowed for great discussions, making it a truly enriching experience!
Dr. Amanda Robinson –
“A Must for Healthcare Professionals!” This course is a must for anyone in the diabetes care field. The comprehensive updates on technology and patient management strategies were invaluable. I appreciated the opportunity to connect with other professionals and share experiences.