METABOLIC SYNDROME: HEALTH CARE COSTS

Course overview

Metabolic syndrome (MS), also called insulin resistance syndrome and metabolic syndrome X, refers to a cluster of disorders that greatly increase the risk for diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DM2), stroke, fatty liver, certain cancers and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of health care costs related to MS including future projections for the incidence of MS and the economic impact of MF-related conditions. 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.