Volume 1, Issue 2: Intensifying Therapy for Glycemic Control- PODCAST
e-Diabetes Review is a monthly CE series for nurses, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients with diabetes. It provides updates on the latest research, best practices, and issues currently under debate, as well as a concise review of relevant journal literature.
(Volume 1, Issue 2)
Target Audience
Nurses and health care professionals involved in the care of patients with diabetes.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of available glucose-lowering medications as add-on therapy to metformin.
- Evaluate treatment options in patients with the suboptimal glycemic control already on three glucose-lowering medications.
- Summarize the indications for insulin therapy and the principles involved in adjusting insulin dosing.
Nestoras Mathioudakis, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Associate Director, Inpatient Diabetes Management
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
Available Credit
- 0.50 ANCC