Event

UPDATE IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT

Diabetes is a common disease causing long-term damage to the body. There are new and better methods to manage diabetes. Find out about new therapies available and ways to limit prescriptions to reach your goal. Dr. Westhoff will present:

- The current blood glucose goals and how they change with age.
- The new modalities for treating diabetes.
- Can one "get rid" of diabetes?
- This disease is expensive. Learn how to deal with this common problem.
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Dr. Tricia Westhoff-Pankratz is a clinical endocrinologist specializing in thyroid disorders, diabetes, and pituitary diseases. She received her medical degree at The University of Southern California, and completed a residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Westhoff-Pankratz is certified in ultrasound-guided thyroid aspirations, and is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism.