Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Vignette #1 – Intensification Beyond Metformin:
- Review the key considerations for selecting an antihyperglycemic agent after metformin therapy
- Examine the impact of cardiovascular disease and patient preference on antihyperglycemic agent selection
Vignette #2 – Intensification Beyond Basal Insulin:
- Review when to consider intensification in therapy in a patient with type 2 diabetes on basal insulin
- Examine the different therapy options clinicians can consider adding to basal insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes
Vignette #3 – Impact of Ramadan on Type 2 Diabetes:
- Determine which patients with diabetes should or should not fast for Ramadan
- Provide patients with basic dietary considerations for eating during Ramadan
- Review the therapy considerations for patients who will be fasting for Ramadan
Vignette #4 – Older Adult with Type 2 Diabetes:
- Determine the adjustments in glycemic targets for older adults with diabetes
- Assess a patient’s frailty in clinical practice
- Review antihyperglycemic therapy adjustments for older adults with frailty