PROGRAM CHAIR
Kevin M. Pantalone, DO, ECNU, FACE
Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Director of Diabetes Initiatives
Staff Endocrinologist
Department of Endocrinology
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This enduring educational activity is tailored for endocrinologists, diabetes specialists, and other healthcare providers (HCPs) globally. The program equips participants to implement guideline-based recommendations to promptly intensify treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who are not achieving glycemic targets. It also guides HCPs in developing comprehensive T2DM management plans that prioritize weight control to reduce long-term complications and incorporate guideline-directed strategies to address cardiovascular risk factors, thereby minimizing associated risks.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Endocrinologists, diabetologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with T2DM.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Apply guideline-based recommendations to promptly intensify treatment for patients with T2DM not meeting glycemic goals.
- Develop comprehensive T2DM treatment plans that prioritize weight management to minimize long-term complications.
- Select therapies with proven CV benefit for patients with T2DM at high CV risk.
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 ANCC contact hours.
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER
Med Learning Group (MLG) is proud to be recognized as an ACCME Innovation Partner, leading the way in simplifying CME for physicians. As an Innovation Partner, MLG will be working with the ACCME by submitting credits directly to CME Passport.
PHYSICIAN DISCLAIMER: Upon your acceptance in the evaluation and completion of this CME activity, Med Learning Group will share your completion information and certain personal details (e.g., name, National Provider Identifier, birthdate MM/DD) with the ACCME for inclusion in your CME Passport transcript and, as applicable, reporting to certifying, licensing, or other regulatory authorities you specify.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
| Faculty Member | Disclosures |
| Kevin M. Pantalone, DO, ECNU, FACE | Discloses having received consulting fees from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated, and Novo Nordisk A/S. Has participated in speakers’ bureaus for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated, Diasome Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., Novo Nordisk A/S, Eli Lilly and Company, and Sanofi US. Has received educational grants from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., Novo Nordisk A/S, and Twin Health, Inc. |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, Sr VP of Operations for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Kelly Vicci, RN, BSN, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Bartunek, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Heather Gee, Associate Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Aimee Meissner, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
RELEASED DATE: November 14, 2025
EXPIRATION DATE: July 14, 2026
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