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Endocrine and Metabolism PRN Focus Session — ​Beyond Type 1 and Type 2: Unveiling the Hidden Faces of Diabetes

Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT at Great Lakes C, 4th Floor

Available for 1.50 hours of CPE credit
Activity Number: 0217-0000-25-136-L01-P
Activity Type: A Knowledge-Based Activity

This session aims to broaden clinical pharmacists' understanding of the diverse spectrum of diabetes types beyond the commonly discussed classifications. This presentation will delve into lesser-known forms, such as Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), and gestational diabetes, as well as rare syndromic and secondary diabetes. Through an exploration of pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and tailored management strategies, attendees will gain insights into the complexities of these conditions. Armed with this knowledge, pharmacists will be better equipped to optimize patient care, support individualized treatment plans, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Learning Objectives

1. Explain how to diagnose latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA).

2. Discuss the general stages of LADA treatment based on pathophysiology.

3. Explain how to diagnose Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY).

4. Discuss general management strategies for a patient with MODY.

5. Summarize the pathophysiology of gestational, rare syndromic, and secondary diabetes.

6. Review the efficacy and safety considerations for pharmacotherapy in gestational, rare syndromic, and secondary diabetes.

Nicole P. Albanese, Pharm.D., FCCP, CDCES
Moderator:Nicole P. Albanese, Pharm.D., FCCP, CDCES
Clinical Associate Professor, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Engagement
University at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy
Buffalo, New York
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Diagnosing and Treating Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)

10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Heather P. Whitley, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, CDCES
Speaker:Heather P. Whitley, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, CDCES
Clinical Professor
Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
Auburn, Alabama
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Diagnosing and Treating Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)

11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Amy C. Donihi, Pharm.D., B.S.Pharm, FCCP, BCPS, BC-ADM
Speaker:Amy C. Donihi, Pharm.D., B.S.Pharm, FCCP, BCPS, BC-ADM
Professor, Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Diabetes Secondary to Other Conditions

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Bernadette Asias-Dinh, Pharm.D., BCACP, BCPS, CDCES
Speaker:Bernadette Asias-Dinh, Pharm.D., BCACP, BCPS, CDCES
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research, University of Houston
Vecino's Denver Harbor Family Health Center
Houston, Texas
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