The Effects of Smoking on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Objectives 

After reading this issue, the clinician should be able to:

  • Identify the scope of the problem regarding tobacco use and its effect on adults with Type 2 diabetes.
  • Cite the prevalence of tobacco use and diabetes complications among significant populations in Pennsylvania.
  • Identify the clinical complications experienced by patients with diabetes who use tobacco and include possible cessation interventions in their treatment.
  • Employ the Ask, Advise, and Refer principles of the PA cAARds Initiative Program.
  • Utilize resources available to assist individuals who wish to quit using tobacco products.

Taking the test

  1. Read the printable PDF version of Counter Details, The Effects of Smoking on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
  2. Take the quiz by following the link at the end of the PDF.
  3. CME credit is not awarded to non-physicians for “Counter Details,” but non-physicians may complete a paper test to receive a certificate of attendance. Call (800) 228-7823, ext. 2637, or email cfultz@pamedsoc.org to receive a paper test.

Accreditation and designation information 

The Pennsylvania Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The Pennsylvania Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.

Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing medical education activities sponsored by the Pennsylvania Medical Society are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).

Activity Development Team 

  • Renu Joshi, MD, FACE
  • Barbara A. Layne, RN
  • Jan Miller, MPh
  • Jennifer D. Keith, MPH
  • Michael Waltz, MA
  • Marlin L. Williams, MBA

The members of the Activity Development Team have stated they have no conflict of interest to disclose.

Enduring material posted: July 7, 2010

Enduring material expires: Dec. 31, 2012

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