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Upon completion of the test your answers will be scored. In order to receive credit for this activity you must score at least 70%.  You will be able to review your answers after the test and re-test if necessary.

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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the impact of dyslipidemia on morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes
• Utilize effective strategies for educating patients on the importance of lipid level management in their battle with cardiovascular disease
• Review the role of pharmacotherapy in helping patients with diabetes meet their LDL-C, HDL-C, and triglyceride targets
• Implement strategies for improving communication between patients with diabetic dyslipidemia and healthcare providers regarding the management of their disease state
• Apply lifestyle modification and pharmacological techniques to help patients reach their lipid level targets and goals

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the co- sponsorship of the Duke University School of Medicine and TCL Institute, LLC.  The Duke University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Duke University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.5 prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians.  AAFP accreditation begins 3/20/09.  Term of approval in for two year(s) from this date.  This monograph is approved for 1.5 prescribed credit(s).  Credit may be claimed for two year(s) from the date of this issue.

Physician Assistants can claim 1.5 AMA PRA category 1 Credit(s)™.

This program has been approved for 1.2 contact hour of continuing education (which includes 0.25 hours of pharmacology) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Program ID 0902044

TCL Institute, LLC is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15225, for 1.2 contact hours.

Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is an application based, continuing education activity of Purdue University, an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Universal Program Number (UPN): 018-999-09-012-H01, 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEU).   Release Date: 03/06/2009   Expiration Date: 03/05/2010