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Endocrinology
Technology Assisting with Diabetes Management
This is an accredited program separated into 2 video-based modules. Each video module allows you to explore the topic and then test your knowledge.
Upon successful completion of all, a link to the program certificate will appear in the Achievement Box on this page.
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DURATION
40 min
PROFESSION
Physician, Nursing
# OF CREDITS
0.5
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2022-05-11
This is an accredited program separated into 2 video-based modules. Each video module allows you to explore the topic and then test your knowledge.
Upon successful completion of all, a link to the program certificate will appear in the Achievement Box on this page.
Click the Modules below and start learning now!
Faculty
Ronald Goldenberg, MD, FRCPC, FACE
Gihane Zarifa, MD, CCFP, FCFP, MSc
Chandi Chandrasena MD, CCFP, FCFP
James Kim, MD, MBBCh, PgDip
Upender Mehan, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Learning objectives
Expert Video 1:
- Describe the concept ‘time in range’ and its importance for managing glycemia in patients with diabetes;
- Explain how time in range can complement A1C testing;
- Discuss new technologies available to uncover hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia and glycemic variability.
Expert Video 2:
- Recognize the prevalence and incidence of hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin;
- Explain how continuous glucose monitoring can uncover hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia and glycemic variability;
- Discuss the reduction of hypoglycemia seen with the newer longer-acting basal insulins.