Bridging the Gap with Dr. Hall: Obesity & Diabetes - Patient-Centered Clinical Care of African Americans is organized by Pri-Med.
Release Date: 11/9/2022
Expiration Date: 11/9/2024
Description:
This session will provide an overview of obesity trends and the management of type 2 diabetes in African Americans with particular emphasis on cultural trends, body image differences, patient expectations, and clinician approaches to productive discussions.
Learning Objectives:
• Review obesity and diabetes trends and health disparities in the US
• Discuss body image and perception differences by race/ethnicity
• Describe best practices in the treatment of diabetes in African Americans
• Examine the difference in HbA1c interpretations in African Americans and related clinical considerations