Lecture Hall General Diabetes | Review

Metabolic Syndrome

Available Credits
CME 0.5
CE 0.5
CPME 0.5
ACPE 0.5

Derek Leroith
Derek Leroith, MD
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This lecture by Derek LeRoith MD will cover a very common disorder that is becoming more common due to the epidemic of obesity. Dr LeRoith outlines the diagnostic features, the pathogenesis of the disorder and management of the associated conditions.

Goal and Objective
After participating in this activity, the viewer should be better able to:
1. Define the general definition of the Metabolic Syndrome.
2. Become aware of the epidemiology of obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome.
3. List the various ways in which the adipose tissue contributes to the development of the Metabolic Syndrome.
4. Define the International Diabetes Federation definition of the Metabolic Syndrome and utilize in the assessment of patients thought to have or at risk for the Metabolic Syndrome.
5. Describe the role that insulin resistance plays in causing the Metabolic Syndrome.
6. Become familiar with the relationship between the Metabolic Syndrome and macrovascular disease.
7. List who is at highest risk for developing the Metabolic Syndrome.

Estimated time to complete this activity is 34 minutes.

Physicians, diabetes educators, and other health care professionals who treat patients with diabetes.
Accreditation and Designation of Credit
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Release Date: 01/01/2007 Expiration Date: 12/31/2010
Peer Review: on 01/01/2007


The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health approves this activity for 0.5 contact hours and 0 pharmacological hours.

Release Date: 01/01/2007 Expiration Date: 08/31/2010
Peer Review: on 01/01/2007


The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) is an approved sponsor of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education through the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).

The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine credits this activity for 0.5 credit hour.

Release Date: 01/01/2007 Expiration Date: 12/31/2010
Peer Review: on 01/01/2007


Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been approved for 0.5 contact hours of General Pharmacy Continuing Education.

Release Date: 01/25/2010 Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
Peer Review: on 10/01/2009


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Method of Participation
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Complete the 4 steps to earn CE/CME credit:
  • Complete and submit the required pre-test
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  • Complete and submit post-test and program evaluation. Credit will be issued with a passing score of 70% or better.
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Disclosure Information
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It is the policy of PRESENT e-Learning Systems to insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs. All faculty participating in any PRESENT e-Learning Systems sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program. This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation topic. The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation. It is merely intended that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts.
Derek Leroith, MD has disclosed that he received Honorarium/Expenses from Merck, Sanofi-Aventis and Pfizer. He has served as a consultant or advisor for Merck, Sanofi-Aventis and Pfizer.