Discuss how obesity is correlated with various co-morbidities.
Discuss some of the beneficial effects and adverse effects of the anti-obesity drugs.
Discuss guidelines for the treatment of hypertension and dyslipidemia.
Determine the stage of hypertension based on the person’s systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Discuss the rationale for treatment of dyslipidemia and hypertension in people with diabetes.
State the categories of pharmacotherapies used to treat hypertension and dyslipidemia.
Identify treatment set points and goals for drug therapy related to hypertension and dyslipidemia in persons with diabetes