Educational Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to Review the etiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus Discuss insulin resistance as the core pathophysiology of Type 2 diabetes Discuss the role insulin resistance plays in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) Manage diabetes in patients with a history of cardiovascular events Discuss the most current therapies and up-to-date clinical data for the treatment of insulin resistance
	Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of cardiologists, endocrinologists, and primary care physicians who treat the cardiovascular patient with comorbid insulin resistance of diabetes.
	Statement Of Need Recent acceptance of the concept of diabetes Type 2 belonging to an Insulin Resistance Syndrome has made the need for cross-specialty consensus much clearer to most physicians. This activity is designed to increase the physician's knowledge and awareness of insulin resistance and the pre-diabetic condition and to help physicians target insulin resistance for therapeutic intervention. Click here for a list of contributors
	Accreditation Statement: 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 Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and MedReviews, LLC. The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity. Release date: November 2003 Last review date: September 2003 Expiration date: November 30, 2004 Estimated time to complete supplement: 2.0 hours Estimated time to complete presentations: 3.5 hours Faculty Disclosure Statements: Postgraduate Institute for Medicine has a conflict of interest policy that requires course faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. It is not assumed that these financial interests or affiliations will have an adverse impact on faculty presentations; they are simply noted here to fully inform participants. Click here for the Faculty Disclosure Information
	Post-test There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period November 2003 through November 30, 2004, participants must complete the post-test by recording the best answer to each question in the answer key on the evaluation form, complete the evaluation form, and mail or fax the evaluation form with answer key to the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. Evaluation Form Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) respects and appreciates your opinions. To assist us in evaluating the effectiveness of this activity and to make recommendations for future educational offerings, please take a few minutes to complete this evaluation form. Please note, a statement of participation is issued only upon receipt of your completed evaluation form.