Live Webinar Update: March 19th, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. PST. You are automatically registered for the live session after purchase, although attendance is not mandatory. 

This course is included in: Level 2 – Beyond Fundamentals. Purchase this course individually for $29 or the entire bundle and save 70%. 

This advanced level course is designed to help participants determine the best medication choice based on the patient’s unique characteristics. The content incorporates the management guidelines published by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Algorithms.

We will discuss the role of lifestyle changes and review the pros and cons of available diabetes medications using a patient centered approach. In addition, we discuss the medication algorithms in detail. Participants not familiar with the basics of diabetes medication, may benefit from first enrolling in our “Meds for Type 2” and “Insulin 101 Course.”  90-minute course.

Topics include:

• The importance of patient assessment in determining a realistic meds management plan.
• Gain insights into developing an individualized plan to treat hyperglycemia in collaboration with the person with diabetes
• Strategies on adjusting meds plus lifestyle to achieve glucose targets

Intended Audience:  A great course for health care professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of hyperglycemia management for those living with type 2 diabetes.

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Fee: $29.00 (Group Discounts Available)

Course Level: 2 (included in Level 2 – Beyond Fundamentals)

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Earn 1.5 CEs

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