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Follow on Google News | Free Type 2 diabetes mellitus educational resource launched for healthcare professionalsBy: EPG Health Media Finding effective treatment and management options for the ever-growing number of patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a key concern for doctors globally. Arming healthcare professionals with the information they need is key to beating the global epidemic, and with this in mind, today’s launch of the free Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Centre has come at a perfect time. Hosted on the disease and medicines knowledge base, www.epgonline.org, the interactive Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Centre provides HCPs with access to clear, concise guidance from WHO and ADA on the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Physicians can also find information on the preventative measures as well as non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment and management options for this disease. HCPs are invited to access the resource for free at http://www.epgonline.org/ Supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk, the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Centre is essential viewing for healthcare professionals with an interest in diabetes and its co-morbidities. “With the ever increasing prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, it is essential for busy healthcare professionals on the front-line to have easy access to the latest information” ENDS NOTES TO EDITORS Published by EPG Health Media (Europe), epgonline.org is an independent website dedicated to providing healthcare professionals with free access to the most recent, best practice diagnosis and patient management guidance. In addition to the library of disease Knowledge Centres, the website includes a database of prescription drugs in 9 European languages, clinical trial reports, treatment guidelines, medical news, journal abstracts, multimedia, and apps; all arranged around 50 disease topic areas. Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. The company also has leading positions within haemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 38,000 employees in 75 countries, and markets its products in more than 180 countries. References 1. Murea M, Ma L, Freedman BI. Genetic and environmental factors associated with type 2 diabetes and diabetic vascular complications. Rev Diabetic Studies 2012;9:6-22. 2. International Diabetes Federation. Diabetes atlas: sixth edition. 2013. Available at:www.idf.org/ 3. Yorkshire & Humber Public Health Observatory. APHO Diabetes Prevalence Model. 2011. URL: http://www.yhpho.org.uk/ # # # # CONTACT Press Officer EPG Health Media Royal Victoria House 51-55 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5TE United Kingdom E-MAIL: www.epghealthmedia.com/ WEB: www.epghealthmedia.com TEL: 01892 526 776 FAX: 01892 527 669 End
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