Seminars and Events Share Diabetes Risks and Management in Stroke Patients: Consideration of Social Determinants

Diabetes Risks and Management in the Stroke Patients: Consideration of Social Determinants

Presenter:
Brett Kissela, MD, MS
Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Goal/Purpose:
This SCHOOLS presentation addresses the role of ethnicity and social determinants connected with stroke and hypertension.

Objectives:
At the completion of this session you should be better able to:
- Describe the clinical interventions to treat and manage diabetes in the stroke patient
- Identify the stroke risk reduction associated with aggressive diabetes management
- Explain the stroke risks associated with diabetes for African-Americans and Caucasians

Credit Statement: The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation Statement: The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.