Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Collaborative Approach to Management

Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure in the U.S. Dr. Elise Barney discusses this condition and when to refer a patient to a nephrologist. 

Educational Objectives:

• Diagnose diabetic nephropathy and when to refer to a nephrologist

• Mitigate indications for RAAS inhibitor therapy and then to discontinue

• Differentiate the different diabetes drugs, safety issues, and dosing

• Initiate measures to slow CKD progression and educate patients accordingly

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

GRIEVANCE POLICY: The AOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to AOMA Executive Director Josephine Zammuto, by calling the AOMA Office at 602-266-6699 or by mail to AOMA, 5150 N. 16th Street, Suite A-122, Phoenix, AZ 85016, or by email to info@az-osteo.org.