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Message from The APPM
Good afternoon,
The Association of Philippine Physicians in Maryland (APPM) is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. The APPM promotes the science and art of medicine. The APPM helps to elevate the standards of medical education locally, nationally, and internationally. We promote the interest of healthcare professionals and the community it serves. Earlier this morning, the APPM organized and brought to you a medical education seminar on diabetes mellitus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, physician-diagnosed diabetes has increased from 11.3% in 2015 to 16.2% in 2020. There are over 38 million visits to physician offices with type 2 diabetes mellitus as the primary diagnosis. Over 100,000 deaths are attributed to diabetes yearly. Diabetes is ranked #8 cause of death in the United States. Over the past few years, novel therapies for diabetes such as the GLP-1 receptor agonists (i.e. Ozempic and Mounjaro) and the SGLT2 inhibitors (i.e. Farxiga and Jardiance) have helped patients gain better control of their diabetes. The SGLT2 inhibitors have also been added to guideline medical therapy for heart failure. Hence, this was the motivation to choose this topic. I want to thank Dr. Pete Stengel for his talk on diagnosis and treatment of diabetes in 2024, Aleli Frias, RN on her talk on “Living Well with Diabetes Mellitus,” and Dr. Arnel Tagle on his insights and clinical experience with use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for treating diabetes and obesity. Our “expert panel” comprised of Dr. Jing Beltran, Dr. Tony Escalante, Dr. Rebecca Magno, and Dr. Erica Wilson helped to enhance the conversation and teaching during the Q & A sessions. I also want to recognize Griely Persia, president of the PNA Maryland Chapter and Aleli Frias, former president of the PNA Maryland Chapter for their contribution in planning and participation in this educational endeavor.
I hope our organizations can continue to collaborate to make our Filipino-American community a healthier place.
Sincerely
Jay Penafiel, M.D., F.A.C.C. APPM
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