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Effectively Treating Obesity-Related Diabetes
This program is available for credit until May 11, 2010

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health and Discovery Health Channel. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program Overview
For some Type 2 diabetic patients who are not maintaining lifestyle changes and have morbid obesity or obesity related complications, bariatric surgery is an important consideration. This CME program focuses on the pathophysiology of obesity-related diabetes and explores effective treatment options. Our medical experts will review the importance of weight loss and lifestyle changes to help prevent complications and explore the potential benefits of bariatric surgery for selected, obese diabetic patients.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Explain the link between obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
• Identify the adverse and physical and psychological affects of these two conditions.
• Review the research indicating that, for selected patients, bariatric surgery brings significant improvement in or complete resolution of Type 2 diabetes.
• Describe which patients are appropriate candidates for bariatric surgery.
• Differentiate among the types of bariatric surgery, including gastric banding and bypass.

Target Audience
Primary Care Physicians, Bariatric Surgeons, Endocrinologists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Faculty Disclosure Information
As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of the University of Virginia School of Medicine to require the disclosure of the existence of any significant financial interest or any other commercial supporter(s) of this activity or the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products(s) discussed in an educational presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made during the program.

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
This program is funded through an educational grant from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.