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Endocrinology
Vignette 2 – Continuing to Treat our Patient Preesha – HPCSA Level 1
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
HPCSA Level 1
EXPIRY DATE
2018-08-02
Learning objectives
On completion of this educational module the clinician will be better able to:
- Understand the extent of glycemic control induced by various treatments
- Explain the pathophysiology of Type 2 diabetes including pancreatic function
- Understand the benefits of early insulin therapy
- Understand the barriers to introduction of insulin therapy
- Define educational needs of patients starting insulin therapy
- Understand the role of the diabetes nurse educator or patient support program