Eli A. Friedman, M.D.
Dr. Friedman has received grant/research support from Alteon within the past three years.
This activity is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from the Novartis Foundation for Gerontology.
Release Date: 04/28/2002
Termination Date: 04/28/2005
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Educational Objectives
- Discuss incidence and prevalence statistics pertaining to ESRD in diabetic patients
- Describe current options in management for diabetic ESRD patients
- Detail the survival advantage of hemodialysis over peritoneal dialysis for diabetic ESRD patients.