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Impact of Advances in Diabetes Care on Dental Treatment of the Diabetic Patient
You will receive 1 unit(s) of continuing education credit upon successful completion of this course. The registration fee is only $35.00

This course discusses the dental implications of recent advances in the care of diabetic patients.


Author:

Brian L. Mealey, DDS  Show/Hide Bio...



Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to do the following:
  1. Discuss the results of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial study.
  2. Explain the differences in dynamics of various types of insulin.
  3. Identify which oral diabetes agents are associated with hypoglycemia.
  4. Discuss the various conventional and intensive insulin regimens used in insulin-dependent diabetes.
  5. Describe the signs and symptoms of and treatment for hypoglycemia.

Abstract:
In medicine and dentistry periodically studies are published that have a potentially wide-ranging impact on patient health and management. One such study is the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), which offers new hope for millions of individuals with diabetes and has begun to significantly alter medical management of these patients. Advances in the medical treatment of diabetes require a heightened awareness by dental practitioners of the various treatment regimens of their patients with diabetes, especially because of potential complications associated with diabetes care. Intensive medical treatment with oral agents and exogenous insulin injection promises to decrease the long-term risks of major complications of diabetes, but these treatments increase the risk of medical emergencies, especially hypoglycemia. This article reviews the findings of the DCCT, diabetes treatment regimens that may be encountered in a dental practice, and potential alterations to dental treatment protocols.


Outline:
COURSE OUTLINE

  1. Introduction

  2. The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial

  3. Medical Management of Diabetes

  4. Monitoring of Glycemic Control

  5. Impact of Intesified Diabetes Management on Dental Care--Diabetic Emergencies

  6. Summary

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