COURSE DESCRIPTION
Sugar, Salt, and the Organs at Fault
Originally presented in 2025, we’ve brought together a Master course for everything endocrine! The consequences of hormonal changes are often difficult to confirm and tricky to treat, especially in general practice. Celebrated speaker Dr. Andrew Bugbee simplifies updated approaches to screening, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disorders commonly referred to specialty care. He’ll break down Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome, diabetes, and thyroid dysfunction with clear distinctions. Then, we’ll close up with practical management guidance for diabetic ketoacidosis from Dr. Stuart Walton.
If you have questions on new oral medications for diabetes, wearable glucose monitors for pets, or simplified monitoring of Cushing's and Addison's disease, this course is for you!
Through this IntroVet® Certificate Program, you’ll earn 6 hours of RACE Approved CE. Upon successfully passing the final assessment (quiz), you’ll receive an instantly downloadable CE Certificate, as well as a professional Certificate for display in your hospital.
Your Display Certificate will be mailed within 30 days following completion of the program and passage of each assessment.
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PART 1: Improving Outcomes in Canine Hypercortisolism Management
(1 video, 1 credit hours)
We will review a diagnostic approach to confirming hypercortisolism in dogs as well as recommended therapeutic interventions. We will then focus on different monitoring protocols commonly used in veterinary practice and how to address persistent co-morbidities.
Estimated time to complete 1 to 1.5 hours
PART 2: Hypoadrenocorticism
(1 video, 1 credit hours)
We will review clues suggesting Addison’s disease in small animals and our approach to screening and/or confirming the diagnosis. We will discuss the different types of Addison’s and differences in how we approach therapy and monitoring of the condition.
Estimated time to complete 1 to 1.5 hours
PART 3: Updates in Canine Diabetic Management
(1 video, 1 credit hours)
This lecture will review historical approaches to diabetic management in dogs and introduce newer therapies that are becoming more common in veterinary medicine. We will work through trouble-shooting common challenges encountered with diabetic monitoring in dogs and discuss factors that should be influencing our treatment recommendations.
Estimated time to complete 1 to 1.5 hours
PART 4: Non-insulin Therapies for Managing Diabetic Feline Patients
(1 video, 1 credit hours)
We will review common treatment approaches to managing hyperglycemia in cats, including an introduction to new insulin options available to clinicians. We will discuss insulin monitoring in cats and ideal ways to titrate insulin to patient needs. We will discuss a practical approach to incorporate SGLT-2 inhibitors into your diabetic arsenal for managing diabetic cats.
Estimated time to complete 1 to 1.5 hours
PART 5: Hot Cats and Cold Dogs: Thyroid Disease in Small Animals
(1 video, 1 credit hours)
We will focus on the diagnostic approach to thyroid disease screening and diagnosis for both dogs and cats. We will review recommendations for treatment and monitoring in both species, including new recommendations for monitoring hyperthyroidism treatment in cats.
Estimated time to complete 1 to 1.5 hours
PART 6: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
(1 video, 1 credit hours)
Diabetes ketoacidosis arises from the progression from unregulated diabetes or insulin resistance. It is defined by high blood glucose, metabolic acidosis (blood pH <7.4), glucosuria, ketonuria/ketonemia, and electrolyte disturbances. During this presentation, clinicians will learn about the practical assessment and minimum diagnostics essential for a DKA patient. Viewers will cover subtle nuances with regard to treatment for a successful outcome and the long term management of these patients.
Estimated time to complete 1 to 1.5 hours
With this IntroVet® Certificate Program, you’ll earn 6 hours of RACE Approved CE. Upon successfully passing the final assessment (quiz), you’ll receive an instantly downloadable CE Certificate, as well as a professional Certificate for display in your hospital.
BENEFITS
Earn 6 hours RACE Approved CE
Registration includes instant access to course videos and notes and unlimited access to course videos for 12 months
Instant delivery of your CE Certificate with passing assessment (quiz) score (70% or better)
Professionally printed Certificate for display in your practice. Delivered via mail within 30 days following successful completion of the course.
After course completion, your CE Certificate will be delivered straight to your inbox.
*This program has been approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 6 CE Credits, with a maximum of 6 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: medical program, using the delivery method of on-demand/non-interactive-distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE Course Number: _____.
IntroVet® is also an NYSED Approved Sponsor, for providing continuing education to veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed in New York State.
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