Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. This course will discuss how to incorporate the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine into patient care to improve patient outcomes, reduce disease burden, prevent and possibly reduce/reverse chronic disease.

After attending this presentation, learners will be able to:

• Explain the current medical practice model and medical cost for disease management.
• Describe lifestyle medicine and define the 6-pillars.
• Discuss the evidence-based studies that show the positive results of implementing lifestyle medicine into practice.
• Discuss ways to incorporate lifestyle medicine into your own practice.

Presenter:
Debra B. Klueger, DO, DipILM

Approved for 2 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™

Registration Fee(s):
Members - $50
Non-Members - $75
Retired Members - $50
Member Students/Residents - FREE

Additional 158th MSMS Foundation Annual Scientific Meeting topics and dates include:

• August 28 - Updates in Endocrinology
• September 18 - Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy
• October 23 - Dermatology Update
• November 27 - Colon and Rectal Surgery
• December 18 - Allergy and Asthma Update

Statement of Accreditation:
The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The MSMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.