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Diabetes
Insulin initiation for type 2 diabetes in primary care – critical role for practice nurses – Australian Practice Nurses Association
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2018-01-23
Learning objectives
On completion of this program, participants will be better able to:
- Identify patients requiring review by the GP for individualisation of treatments and targets in type 2 diabetes
- Communicate to patients the benefits of timely insulin initiation in type 2 diabetes
- Appreciate practical challenges of insulin initiation and intensification, and assist patients in meeting these challenges
- Ensure patient safety through awareness of hypoglycaemia as a side effect of insulin therapy