Diabetes Simplified 2020 Enduring
Diabetes Simplified – Practical Recommendations to Improve Patient Care

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Diabetes Canada 2020 Pharmacotherapy Chapter Update
Practical review and explanation of the pharmacotherapy in type 2 diabetes 2020 guideline chapter update
Learning Objectives
- Review the key changes in the Diabetes Canada 2020 pharmacotherapy in type 2 diabetes chapter of the guidelines
- Determine the patient and agent factors that should be considered when initiating antihyperglycemic pharmacotherapy in type 2 diabetes
- Discuss how primary care clinicians can integrate these recommendations for managing patients with type 2 diabetes in their practices
Planning Committee
- Peter Senior, MBBD, PhD, FRCP
- James Kim, MBBCh, PgDip
- Maureen Clement, MD, CCFP
- Peter J. Lin, MD, CCFP
Video Speaker
James Kim, MBBCh, PgDip
Cardiovascular Considerations for the Diabetes Patient
2020 guideline update on how to reduce CVD risk with antihyperglycemic agents.
Learning Objectives
- Review the importance of cardiovascular disease protection in people with diabetes
- Apply Diabetes Canada’s ABCDESSS mnemonic to reducing cardiovascular risk
- Determine the optimal therapy to reduce the patient’s cardiovascular risk
Planning Committee
- Alice Y. Y. Cheng, MD, FRCPC
- Peter J. Lin, MD, CCFP
- James Kim, MBBCh, PgDip
- Maureen Clement, MD, CCFP
Video Speaker
Peter J. Lin, MD, CCFP
The Role Of Allied Health Diabetes Care Team
The diabetes care team can improve outcomes. This module reviews the role of nurse educators, dietitians, and pharmacists
Learning Objectives
- Review the importance of interprofessional collaboration in diabetes management
- Discuss the benefits of referral and utilization of different primary care health care professional for patients with diabetes
- Provide patients with easy suggestions that can improve diabetes management
Planning Committee
- Lori Berard, Nurse Consultant
- Piraveena Piremathasan, P.Dt, CDE, CBE
- Michael Boivin, B. Pharm, CDE, CTE, CTH
- James Kim, MBBCh, PgDip
- Maureen Clement, MD, CCFP
- Peter J. Lin, MD, CCFP
Video Speaker
Lori Berard, Nurse Consultant
Renal Protection in the Diabetes Patient
Learn about strategies to improve outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes and CKD.
Learning Objectives
- Review the guideline recommended assessment of renal function in people with type 2 diabetes
- Discuss the prevalence and impact of chronic kidney disease in people with diabetes
- Initiate therapy in people with diabetes and CKD that has been shown to improve renal outcomes
Planning Committee
- Louis Girard, MD, MBT, FRCPC
- Maureen Clement, MD, CCFP
- James Kim, MBBCh, PgDip
- Peter J. Lin, MD, CCFP
Video Speaker
Maureen Clement, MD, CCFP
Hypoglycemia in the Diabetes Patient
Hypoglycemia is a major barrier to optimal control. This module updates you on recent advancements.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the prevalence and risk factors for hypoglycemia
- Review the guideline recommended management of hypoglycemia
- Address hypoglycemia unawareness and nocturnal hypoglycemia in clinical practice
Planning Committee
- Stewart Harris, CM, MD, MPH, FCFP, FACPM
- Alexandria Ratzki-Leewing, MSc, PhD(c)
- James Kim, MBBCh, PgDip
- Maureen Clement, MD, CCFP
- Peter J. Lin, MD, CCFP
Video speaker
Stewart Harris, CM, MD, MPH, FCFP, FACPM
Glucose Monitoring Considerations and Recommendations
Learn more of the current monitoring technology and how it can improve diabetes care.
Learning Objectives
- Review the different methods of monitoring glucose level in people with diabetes
- Customize the self-monitoring glucose device for a person with diabetes
- Determine how new monitoring technology is improving outcomes in people with diabetes
Planning Committee
- Akshay Jain, MD, FRCPC, FACE, CCD, ECNU, DABIM, DABOM
- Rick Siemens, B.Sc. Pharm., B.Sc. Biol., CDE, CPT
- James Kim, MBBCh, PgDip
- Maureen Clement, MD, CCFP
- Peter J. Lin, MD, CCFP
Video Speaker
Akshay Jain, MD, FRCPC, FACE, CCD, ECNU, DABIM, DABOM
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