Head, Division of Endocrinology, and Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Location: Via Zoom
For more information or program materials email Stuart Chalew, M.D. at schale@lsuhsc.edu
CME Learning Objectives:
- Understand hormonal changes associated with increases in body fat during childhood;
- Understand obesity-associated disruption of insulin homeostasis leading to dysglycemia and diabetes in obese youth; and
- Understand potential role of systemic cortisol levels in exacerbating or mitigating insulin resistance and metabolic changes in high risk obese youth.
Accreditation: The Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans designates this live activity for a maximum 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.