This 4.5 hour live, virtual course will honor the late Dr. Sarah Hallberg by covering insights and practical strategies for the reversal of type 2 diabetes, with a focus on the role of low-carbohydrate interventions in this setting. Regrettably, this course is no longer being offered for CME credit.
Learning Objectives
- Review the definitions of type 2 diabetes reversal
- Discuss the key metabolic disturbances and pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes
- Provide an overview of the role of dietary and nutrition interventions for type 2 diabetes reversal, including low-carbohydrate and low-calorie diets
- List the efficacy and safety of low-carbohydrate interventions for type 2 diabetes reversal
- Discuss practical approaches for the initiation and maintenance of a low-carbohydrate diet for type 2 diabetes reversal
- Apply low-carbohydrate interventions as part of a comprehensive treatment regimen for type 2 diabetes reversal
Target Audience
Any interested members of the public as well as healthcare professionals, including primary care clinicians (PCPs), cardiologists, endocrinologists, lipidologists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals involved in the management and treatment of cardiometabolic patients.
AGenda
9:00 AM-9:15 AM | Welcome and Introductions Nina Teicholz, PhD & Ron Krauss, MD |
9:15 AM-9:45 AM | Definition & Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes
Ben Bikman, PhD |
9:45 AM-10:15 AM | What Do We Mean by T2DM Reversal? Nina Teicholz, PhD Sarah Hallberg, DO, MS |
10:15 AM-10:45 AM | Metabolic Basis for Low-carbohydrate and Ketogenic Diets
Jeff Volek, PhD |
10:45 AM-11:15 AM | Clinical Trial Evidence for Type 2 Diabetes Reversal Through Dietary Approaches
Laura Saslow, PhD |
11:15 AM-12:25 PM | Practical Approaches to Implement and Maintain a Low-Carbohydrate Diet
Tony Hampton, MD Ronesh Sinha, MD |
12:25 PM-1:25 PM | Patient Cases, Panel Discussion, and Audience Q & A
Moderators: Nina Teicholz, PhD & Ron Krauss, MD Panelists: All faculty |
