Celebrating Miracles and Milestones 2022: Monogenic Diabetes Professional Education

This activity provides a unique opportunity to reach a wider audience of healthcare professionals with a limited knowledge about the identification and management of monogenic diabetes. The goal is to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive overview of MDM. The curriculum will include strategies to diagnose MDM, manage its common forms and syndromic forms, and employ genetic testing. This activity is part of the Monogenic Diabetes Virtual Family Forum, July 21-23. Learn about the rest of the great programs here!

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Recall the biochemical and pathophysiologic characteristics of monogenic diabetes and its various forms;
• Discuss the impact a correct diagnosis can have on MDM treatment and management;
• State how specific strategies can be used to optimize care and quality of life;
• Identify specific genetic testing used for MDM diagnoses;
• Describe the mechanism of action of oral therapies and how they may be used to better care for patients with specific types of MDM;
• Identify other conditions, diagnoses, and syndromes related to MDM.