Diabetes CME
This Diabetes CME course tackles questions in antidiabetic medications, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and Type 3 diabetes—giving you the confidence to make better patient care decisions.
Our On-Demand Diabetes CME Courses Include:
Package 2: 3 CME Credit Hours (Rx=1.0)
Package 1 – DIY Diabetes
Classes by Debbie Hinnen, APN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FAAN, FADCES
DIY Diabetes (Part 1)
Do not let Diabetes overwhelm you. If you understand the metabolic defects and how medications address those problems, you are well on the way to Doing It Yourself. Do you ever need to refer to a diabetes specialist? Of course. For comprehensive diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy for EVERY patient; at diagnosis, annually and when major medication and life changes occur. Can you manage their medication therapy? Yes! This workshop will help you be pro-active with diagnosis, medication management, therapy intensification, 5-minute nutrition counseling, dealing with barriers your patients with T2DM struggle with, and when to refer to the diabetes specialist.
DIY Diabetes (Part 2) (Rx=1.50)
Do not let Diabetes overwhelm you. If you understand the metabolic defects and how medications address those problems, you are well on the way to Doing It Yourself. Do you ever need to refer to a diabetes specialist? Of course. For comprehensive diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy for EVERY patient; at diagnosis, annually and when major medication and life changes occur. Can you manage their medication therapy? Yes! This workshop will help you be pro-active with diagnosis, medication management, therapy intensification, 5-minute nutrition counseling, dealing with barriers your patients with T2DM struggle with, and when to refer to the diabetes specialist.
Package 2 – Practical Guidance in Pharmacotherapy for DM 2, Continuous Glucose Monitoring & Type 3 Diabetes?
Classes by Ji Chun, PA-C, MPAS, BC-ADM
Practical Guidance in Pharmacotherapy for DM 2 (Rx=1.0)
Pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is complex, with multiorgan defects contributing to hyperglycemia and its complications. Eight pathophysiologic organ defects were described as the “ominous octet” and is widely accepted in diabetes management. There are now 12 different classes of antidiabetic medications, including insulin. Each class has its own mechanism of action, and differentiating them is very important in order to build appropriate antidiabetic regimen for patients with DM 2 to address their multiorgan defects and reverse hyperglycemia. Numerous options with potential side effects/adverse events can be overwhelming not only for the patients but clinicians. Using the right medication with appropriate precautions can enhance patients’ adherence and outcomes.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Do you remember the times we had to pee in a cup to see how well glucose is managed? Ever since home fingerstick glucose monitoring was available, monitoring diabetes control using urine glucose became history. With A1c and home glucose monitoring, rates of diabetes complications have significantly decreased, improving the lives of patients with diabetes. However, A1c and home glucose monitoring have its limitations, which can be filled by the new technology, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). With new advances in technology and improved access, the use of CGM is rising, and more and more patients are interested in it. Soon, we may be saying, Do you remember the times we had to poke ourselves and get blood out to test it?
Type 3 Diabetes?
Due to the “epidemic” of patients with type 2 diabetes (DM2), any patients presenting with hyperglycemia are often defaulted to having DM2. Although much less common than DM2, other forms of diabetes (secondary diabetes) are present in 5-10% of diabetes and shall be considered. Timely and accurate diagnosis of these forms of diabetes will allow patients to address the real underlying pathology and get appropriate treatment to prevent disease progression.