Essentials Webinar Series is a programme of 1.5-hour webinars – broadcast live – providing expert specialist clinical training and essential information.
This webinar will review the importance of lipids in the development of cardiovascular disease in diabetes. Evidence of LDL-C reduction and improving cardiovascular outcomes will be discussed for both statins and non-statin LDL-C lowering drugs including injectable agents. A practical approach to cardiovascular risk assessment in type 1 and 2 diabetes will be covered as well as the problem of raised triglycerides. The webinar will also include UK guidelines including NICE recommendations and treatment pathways for lipid management in diabetes.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the importance of lipids in the development of cardiovascular disease in diabetes.
- Review evidence of LDL-C reduction and improving CV outcomes for both statins and non-statin LDL-C lowering drugs including injectable agents.
- Develop a practical approach to CV risk assessment in type 1 and 2 diabetes
- Know how to approach the problem of raised triglycerides
- Understand UK guidelines including NICE recommendations and treatment pathways for lipid management in diabetes.
Chair:
Dr Humera Sultan, GP, Devon
Speakers:
Mr Jamie Smith, Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Pricing:
AiT rate – £15
Members rate – £20
Non-members rate – £30