3 Part Series- Emerging Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes- Focus on Incretin Therapies
Part 1- New and Emerging Treatments in Type 2 Diabetes- Describe the mechanism of action and place in therapy of existing and emerging options for the management of type 2 diabetes. Discuss recent changes to national guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes. Examine pharmacologic strategies in management of patients with type 2 diabetes. Explain current and emerging trends in diabetes care.
1.0 Free AANP CEUs for Nurse Practitioners which includes 1 Hour of Pharmacology
Part 2- Clinical Case Studies in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: Interventions for Achieving Positive Patient Outcomes- Develop a plan for managing patients with type 2 diabetes taking into account available guidelines, clinical evidence, and patient-specific variables. Identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes through collaborative, team-based diabetes care. Apply transitional care strategies to patients with type 2 diabetes
1.0 Free AANP CEUs for Nurse Practitioners which includes 0.5 Hour of Pharmacology
Part 3-Ask the Experts: A Controversial Dialogue in Diabetes- Describe the benefits and risks of using traditional oral agents (e.g., sulfonylureas, metformin) in the management of type 2 diabetes. Given a patient scenario, devise an appropriate diabetes management plan that includes newer therapies. Summarize the rationale for avoiding the use of noninsulin therapies to manage hospitalized diabetic patients.
1.0 Free AANP CEUs for Nurse Practitioners which inlcudes 0.5 Hour of Pharmacology
Expires 4/1/15
