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Endocrinology
Practical Management of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Using Basal Insulin
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
DURATION
< 15 mins
PROFESSION
Allied Health, Physician, Nursing, Specialist, Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
0.25
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2020-11-25
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
Faculty
Alex Abitbol, MDCM, FRCPC
Gihane Zarifa, M.D, CCFP, FCFP, M.Sc.
James Kim, MD, MCFP
Kevin Saunders, MD, CCFP
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Determine the role of basal insulin therapy in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes
- Initiate and titrate basal insulin in type 2 diabetes
- Select a basal insulin and device
- Manage issues that can occur with insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes