DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2

Course overview

Diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DM2), formerly called non-insulin dependent diabetes and adult-onset diabetes, is a chronic, multisystem, metabolic syndrome of gradual onset characterized by insufficient body tissue response to insulin (i.e., insulin resistance), and impaired pancreatic production of insulin. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of DM2, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.