Cardiac Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity and Related Disorders

This is a Live Lecture 12-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise Conference Round-trip Barcelona, Spain and is held aboard Celebrity Cruises' Equinox.

Program Purpose / Objectives

To review internal medicine topics with a focus on endocrinology and diabetes mellitus and other topics encountered in the treatment of adults. Following attendance at this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Understand multi-hormonal regulation of glucose homeostasis and its role in management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Identify the Factors Contributing to the Metabolic Syndrome
• Review Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Identify the Adverse Effects of Inpatient Hyperglycemia
• Manage Inpatient Hyperglycemia
• Identify and Manage Cardiovascular Risk Factors
• Understand Energy Balance and its Role in Weight Management and Obesity
• Review the Options for Management of Obesity

Conference Sessions generally take place during the days at sea (as cruise itinerary allows) to avoid conflicts with Ports of Call or evening entertainment.