Diabetes Academy Module 8 – Insulin Initiation – Part 2 (Open to All)
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The Diabetes Academy – Module 8 webinar is prioritised, and FREE, for Primary Care, PCN, ICB and GP Practice Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Trainees.
This study day will start at 13:00 with the Welcome and Introductions. The webinar will begin shortly after. Our expert speakers will be discussing the following topics:
Insulin initiation in Primary Care Part 2
- Insulin pen devices
- Insulin dosing and carb counting
- Correction factor
- Blood glucose monitoring and 7-point BM chart
- Exercise and insulin adjustment
- DAFNE
- CGM monitoring
- Time in range
Learning Outcomes
- Learning about different available pen devices – disposable and cartridges
- How to calculate bolus insulin doses using insulin carb ratios.
- Learning how to adjust insulin doses if the blood glucoses levels are high before a meal using correction factor.
- Learning about Pitfalls with HbA1c and how it can be misleading.
- Use of CGM devices and superiority over HbA1c in patients using insulin
- Understanding why patients avoid going on insulin – real patient’s video with his story
Our study days are sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry. However, the agenda for each study day is independently managed, and developed, by our clinical management team.
We have opened up the last few sessions of our Diabetes and Women’s Health Academies to everyone. By attending this session you will receive an individual module certificate, but not the full academy certificate.
