|
 |
|
|
Oral Medications for Treating DiabetesOral Medications for Treating Diabetes, a two hour accredited course, will review the current oral medications available to treat type 2 diabetes. The importance of controlling the fasting plasma glucose and postprandial plasma glucose will be presented with discussion as to specific treatment approaches to address these issues. Combination therapy using oral agents and insulin is presented. Prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia is also discussed. A case study is reviewed at the conclusion of the course. Several handouts are provided.
Length: 2.00 hour(s)
CE Credit:
Please note that after 6-30-2010 RN credit will no longer be available.| | RD and DTR - 2.00 professional (CPE) hour(s). Level 2, Learning Need Codes 5190 and 5460 | | | RN - 2.00 contact hour(s) |
Originally Authored: 10-17-2002
Last Updated: 08-31-2009
|
|
Price: $30.00
|
|
|
Additional Course Information
|
| Course Objectives: |
- Discuss at least two problems in type 2 diabetes that lead to hyperglycemia.
- Discuss the various methods of action for oral agents used to treat type 2 diabetes.
- Discuss combination therapy of oral agents to treat both elevated fasting plasma glucose and postprandial glucose.
- Identify treatment recommendations for type 2 diabetes based on blood glucose issues.
- Discuss the use of insulin in treating type 2 diabetes.
- State the 15/15 Rule for the treatment of hypoglycemia.
- Evaluate a case presentation concerning use of oral agents in treating type 2 diabetes.
|
| Course Topics: |
- Diabetes Oral Medications
- Problems in Type 2 Diabetes
- Types of Diabetes Oral Medications
- Sulfonylurea
- Sulfonylurea Dosing
- Insulin Secretagogues
- Biguanides
- Metformin - Lactic Acidosis
- Thiazolidinedione - TZD
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP4) Inhibitors
- Combination Oral Agents
- Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor
- Where Diabetes Pills Work
- Treatment Options
- Insulin & Oral Agents in Combination
- Hypoglycemia
- Case Studies
- References
|
| Course Handouts: |
- Suggested Treatment Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Pills that Increase Insulin Output
- Diabetes Pills with Other Areas of Action
- Identify Location of Action for Oral Agents
- Diabetes Pills: What is Right for You?
- Diabetes Pills Combination
- What Is A DPP4 Inhibitor?
- Handout Answers
- Diabetes Out of Balance
|
Ready to Order? |
