Diabetes
Leveraging rtCGM Technology to Enhance the Pharmacist’s Impact on Diabetes Care
This is a 60-minute CCCEP/OPQ accredited eCME program for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare providers. The goal is to equip pharmacists and other healthcare providers with the knowledge, skills and strategies to optimize care for people with diabetes through the effective introduction, education, and utilization of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) technology.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
2.0
ACCREDITATION
CCCEP, OPQ
EXPIRY DATE
2025-03-05
Diabetes has been classified as one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century. Each year, more Canadians are diagnosed with this serious chronic condition. Real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) technology has emerged as an important tool in the management of diabetes by providing real-time insights into glucose levels, thus enabling more proactive and precise interventions to optimize outcomes for people living with diabetes. Real-time continuous glucose monitoring offers several benefits for individuals with diabetes, including continuous monitoring, preventative and timely alerts, reduced hypoglycemia risk, enhanced diabetes management and improved quality of life.
This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Dexcom.
Faculty
Alexandre Chadi, Pharm D., M.Sc., CDE
Rick Siemens, B.Sc. Pharm., B.Sc. Biol., CDE, CPT
Susie Jin, RPh, CDE, CPT, CGP
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
- Describe the use of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) in diabetes management
- Integrate rtCGM data into clinical decision-making
- Employ strategies to support the use of rtCGM by people with diabetes
Accreditation
This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 2.0 CEUs.
CCCEP File Number: 1066-2024-3747-I-P.
This continuing educational activity has been accredited by the OPQ; 1.0 continuing education units/credits will be awarded to pharmacists who successfully complete the program.
Accreditation Number: 13901.