CV risk in patients with type 2 diabetes and CVD
Join our expert panel as they discuss the latest evidence and guideline recommendations for reducing CV risk for patients with both type 2 diabetes and CVD.
About the webinar
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for people with diabetes and the largest contributor to the direct and indirect costs of diabetes. Approximately 65% of all CVD deaths in Australia occur in people with diabetes or prediabetes.
Over the last few years, the management of type 2 diabetes has rapidly grown more complex. Recent developments include new medicines, emerging clinical trial results that provide cardiovascular (CV) outcome data related to blood glucose-lowering medicines, and an update to clinical guidelines. Now, more than ever, a clear, stepped approach is necessary to navigate the plethora of options available and reduce risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications.
Join our multidisciplinary panel of experts for a webinar discussion on the prevention of CV events in patients with both type 2 diabetes and CVD. Discussion will cover:
- Evidence-based strategies to reduce CV risk for patients with diabetes and CVD
- Advice on how to individualise choice of blood glucose-lowering agents
- The latest Australian blood glucose treatment algorithm for type 2 diabetes
- An update on the latest CV outcome trial data and how this impacts your practice
Meet the panel
The management of type 2 diabetes in patients who have CVD calls for a holistic and multidisciplinary approach. For this webinar we have selected a panel that brings together expertise from general practice, endocrinology, nursing and diabetes education.
Dr Peter Piazza - webinar facilitator
Peter has been in general practice in the inner west of Sydney since 1977. Experiencing the growing diabetes epidemic among his patients, he developed an interest in how diabetes, associated with hypertension, dyslipidaemia and obesity, leads to CV and cerebrovascular disease. He is a member of the RACGP Diabetes Specific Interest Group. An engaging GP educator, Dr Piazza has been a regular guest on Drive Time Medical.
Dr Gary Deed
Gary is a Queensland GP with a passionate interest in promoting quality patient care for diabetes in general practice by supporting GP education, research and strategic collaboration. He is the National Chair of the RACGP Diabetes Specific Interest Network and a past president of Diabetes Australia. Dr Deed has contributed to diabetes management policies and guidelines, and published peer-reviewed articles on general practice management of diabetes. He is also involved in research on CVD and the elderly.
Elizabeth Obersteller
Elizabeth is a nurse practitioner and diabetes educator based in Wagga Wagga, NSW, with outreach throughout the district. Liz has worked with people with diabetes for over 21 years and has an interest in using collaboration and co-design principles to meet their needs. An active member of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA), Liz is involved with the Agency for Clinical Innovation – Endocrine Network, and the National Association of Diabetes Centres.
Professor Sophia Zoungas
Sophia is a senior staff specialist in Endocrinology and Diabetes at Monash Health, Victoria, providing inpatient and outpatient care. She is a past president of the Australian Diabetes Society, Clinical Director of the National Association of Diabetes Centres and a director of Diabetes Australia. An internationally recognised clinical researcher in the fields of diabetes and CV health, she heads the Division of Metabolism, Ageing and Genomics in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. In this capacity she directs and supports projects and teaching on diabetes, CV health, healthy ageing and health care delivery.
CPD
For general practitioners
- Accredited by RACGP for 3 (Category 2) points
This activity has been accredited for 3 (Category 2) points in the RACGP QI & CPD Program for the 2017 - 2019 triennium (activity number 146665).
- Accredited by ACRRM for 1 Core point
This activity has been approved for 1 Core point in the ACRRM PD Program for the 2017 - 2019 triennium (activity code 14886).
For pharmacists and nurses
- Endorsed by ADEA
This activity has been awarded 1 CPD Point by ADEA from November 2018-November 2019
- Self-recorded CPD
It is recommended that 1 CPD hour be recorded for the purposes of self-directed CPD.