Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Provider Number PO342.
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Course Overview
This Course reviews the different types of glucose-lowering medicines that are currently used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Topics
- What are the different types of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus?
- How is the decision to start a medication made?
- How do these medicines work and what are their side effects?
- When might these medications be contraindicated?
Need
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in Australia (85–90%) and its incidence is increasing worldwide, with more and more younger people now becoming affected. Whilst some of the management of this chronic disease may be initially possible through changes to lifestyle, treatment with medication is usually required.
Health professionals need to remain up-to-date regarding the types of medications prescribed for this disease, as these types of medications are constantly changing. Understanding how these medicines work, their side effects, and contraindications is imperative for promoting positive patient outcomes.
Purpose
The purpose of this Course is to enhance knowledge of diabetes management by reviewing current medicines used in the treatment of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Learning Outcomes
- Correlate the indications for starting, increasing or decreasing a medicine with individual patient characteristics to enhance the individuality of treatment.
- Differentiate between each class of non-insulin, glucose-lowering medication to select the most appropriate treatment for patients.
- Identify the contraindications and potential adverse reactions of each class of medications in order to prevent adverse patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All healthcare professionals who care for individuals with type 2 diabetes who require insulin.
Disclosure
The presenter discloses that within the past 12 months she has participated on advisory boards in reviewing education material and providing presentations. This learning activity has been evaluated prior to and during production to ensure the integrity of this content is not in any way biased. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.
Educator
Michelle Robins
Michelle Robins is a credentialed diabetes educator with 23 years of experience in many aspects of diabetes care and education. She is currently employed as a Nurse Practitioner by Northern Health. Her past employment, as a diabetes educator, has included major tertiary hospital settings, including St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Melbourne Division of General Practice, Melbourne Extended Care and Rehabilitation Service, and, in Queensland, Logan/Beaudesert Health Service. Michelle has served on more than 40 diabetes-related committees, written book chapters, and is consistently highly evaluated in her teaching role. See Educator Profile
Kym Biggs
Very informative and educator was concise and made the learning interesting. Power point was well outlined with important facts.
Anne Morris
Engaging. Very informative.
Phillip Johnson
Excellent up to date information presented in easily understood presentation
Haiyan Zhang
It is practical and kowlegable.
Bee Chua
Very informative
Kayleen-Jo Rayner
very thorough and easily to follow
Lachlan Andrew Gaddes
This is exactly what I was looking for to increase my knowledge around intensifying treatment regarding T2DM medication management.
Geno Ungil
Excellent presentation. The presenter has a rich knowledge of the topic.
Cathy Wine
Very full on, but informative
daniel kan
excellent and in depth lecture. Learned heaps!