Issues of Dietary Sugar Digestion in Clinical Practice

Faculty

Needs Statement

The inability to absorb certain sugars affects the lives of patients not only within Kentucky but also in the US and beyond.  The symptoms that present themselves for these patients can be misdiagnosed due to the challenge of detecting them properly.  The lack of information available concerning identifying and treating this condition prolongs the risk of misdiagnosis. This course will give the participant information concerning certain malabsorption and tolerance of certain sugars. 

Target Audience

Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practioners

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, particpants will be able to:

Review the consequences of misdiagnosis of patients with lactose intolerance.
Discuss the benefits of performing a breath hydrogen test to diagnose malabsorption of certain sugars.
Identify sugars that are not absorbed and the reason for this.

Accreditation

CME
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr Perman has no relevant relationships to disclose.