Metformin

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (60 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

17 Aug 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Metformin, an antidiabetic agent, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1994 for treating type 2 diabetes. This medication comes in both immediate- and extended-release formulations and is often combined with other antidiabetic agents. The off-label indications of metformin include managing gestational diabetes, addressing weight gain issues caused by antipsychotic medication, preventing type 2 diabetes, and treating and preventing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Metformin is currently the only antidiabetic medication for prediabetes recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Furthermore, regarding potential indications, researchers are studying metformin for its possible antiaging, anticancer, and neuroprotective effects. This activity offers a comprehensive review of metformin's indications, contraindications, and adverse effects. In addition, it emphasizes the crucial role played by the interprofessional team in effectively managing patients with diabetes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the approved and off-label indications for metformin use, such as type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, gestational diabetes, antipsychotic-induced weight gain, and PCOS.
  • Differentiate the various drug-drug interactions associated with metformin, identifying their clinical presentations.
  • Screen patients for contraindications and risk factors associated with metformin, particularly related to severe renal dysfunction and hepatic impairment.
  • Collaborate with other interprofessional healthcare team members to optimize diabetes management by incorporating metformin therapy into a comprehensive treatment plan for type 2 diabetes and improving the outcomes.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

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  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

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  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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