Practical Management of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Using Basal Insulin

CAN-eng

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Mainpro+

< 15 mins

Endocrinology

0.25 Credits

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Course Description

Dr. Gihane Zarifa and Dr. Alex Abitbol discuss many of the most common issues and primary care provider questions regarding the utilization of basal insulin in type 2 diabetes.The topics include:

  • When and how to initiate and optimize basal insulin in type 2 diabetes
  • Reducing and managing hypoglycemia in patients using basal insulin
  • Examine the appropriate injection of insulin
  • Discuss the management of missed doses and appropriate storage of insulin

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2020-11-25

Professions: Allied Health, Physician, Nursing, Specialist, Pharmacy

Faculty

Alex Abitbol, MDCM, FRCPC
Gihane Zarifa, M.D, CCFP, FCFP, M.Sc.
James Kim, MD, MCFP
Kevin Saunders, MD, CCFP

Accreditation

This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.25 Mainpro+ Credits.
Cert+ Program ID#: 190841

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Determine the role of basal insulin therapy in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes
  2. Initiate and titrate basal insulin in type 2 diabetes
  3. Select a basal insulin and device
  4. Manage issues that can occur with insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes
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