Case Challenge

Managing a Virologically Suppressed Patient With Insulin Resistance

Source: Managing Insulin Resistance in HIV-Infected Patients

Managing a Virologically Suppressed Patient With Insulin Resistance

Faculty:

William G. Powderly, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 08/12/08

Expiration Date: 08/11/09

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.9 Nursing CE credits

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Recount the HIV-related and non-HIV–related factors associated with the onset of type 2 diabetes in HIV-infected patients
Discuss treatment strategies for insulin resistance in an HIV-infected patient with a suppressive antiretroviral regimen
Describe the effects of antiretroviral agents on lipid abnormalities in HIV-infected patients

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.

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