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  • Diabetes Mellitus

Bullosis Diabeticorum

This comprehensive course focuses on bullous disease of diabetes, also recognized as bullosis diabeticorum. This unique blistering disorder spontaneously affects the skin of the extremities in individuals with diabetes mellitus, particularly those with longstanding disease. Although the exact etiology remains unknown, the condition is not associated with inflammation. Throughout this activity, learners explore the pathophysiology and presentation of bullous diabeticorum. The course covers the specific characteristics of this disorder, shedding light on its manifestations on the skin of the extremities in individuals with diabetes mellitus. An emphasis is on understanding the unique features that differentiate bullous diabeticorum from other skin conditions. This course addresses the crucial aspect of managing bullous diabeticorum. The importance of leaving blistered skin intact as an effective and sterile cover for underlying wounds is discussed. Learners gain insights into the rationale behind these interventions and their potential impact on patient outcomes. A significant highlight of this course is the emphasis on the role of the interprofessional team in the management of bullous diabeticorum. By engaging in collaborative discussions and case studies, learners understand how professionals from diverse fields, including dermatologists, endocrinologists, nurses, and wound care specialists, contribute to comprehensive patient care.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 1 creditAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditNursingUp to 1 creditPharmacyUp to 1 credit

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1 pointABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1 pointABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 point

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 6 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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Listed by the provider

  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left