Common Errors in T2D Management: Metformin and Renal Failure

Learning Objective: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Review current evidence about how to prevent the rare but potentially fatal complication of administering metformin to diabetic patients. 

Faculty: Serena Cardillo, MD, CCMEP 
       Assistant Professor of Medicine
       Clinician, Penn Rodebaugh Diabetes Center
       Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
       University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
       Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

and Mark H. Schutta, MD
       Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine 
       Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 
       University of Pennsylvania 
       Director, Penn Rodebaugh Diabetes Center 
       Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Estimated Time to Complete: 10 to15 minutes

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and BestPractice CPD. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation of Credit: The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Supported, in part, by educational grants from Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Lilly USA, LLC, Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.