Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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55m
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Details
CPD55m of CPD
First Published
Updated27 March 2023
Expires 29 March 2024
Recorded InBrisbane, Australia

Course Overview

Review and update your knowledge with this Ausmed Course on the different types of glucose-lowering medicines that are currently used in the best-practice treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Topics
  • Different types of medications used in type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment
  • Decision-making tools
  • How different medicines work and their potential side effects
  • Contraindications of diabetes medicines
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.

Healthcare 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 Ausmed Course is to provide new and update existing knowledge of diabetes management and treatment options for type 2 diabetes mellitus with medicines.

Learning Outcomes
  • Understand the relationship between the indications for starting, increasing or decreasing glucose-lowering medicines with individual patient characteristics for people with diabetes.
  • Differentiate between each class of glucose-lowering medication to ensure the most appropriate treatment has been provided to patients.
  • Identify potential side effects, safety information and contraindications for 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

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

Educators

Presented by
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Peta Tauchmann View profile
Peta Tauchmann has worked as a diabetes educator since 1998 and is the founder of Brisbane Diabetes Education Services. She works as a credentialled diabetes educator and Nurse Practitioner offering diabetes self-management education to people with diabetes, consulting services, health professional education, and lecturing for the Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education and Management at Southern Cross University. Peta enjoys working in a field of healthcare that is people-facing, meaningful and constantly changing.
Details
CPD time55m
First Published
Updated27 March 2023
Expires
29 March 2024
Recorded InBrisbane, Australia
Learning Tools
Topics
Chronic Illness
Diabetes Mellitus
Insulin
Medications
Nurse Practitioners
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