Talk Description
Institution: Diabetes WA
Jessica Weiss presents on Medical Management of Diabetes – Oral & Injectable Medications
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: With so many diabetes medications on the market, it can be difficult to keep up with all the different classes, how they work and their side effects. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your expertise, better understand potential the rationale behind prescribing algorithms and intensification of therapy, particularly with other comorbidities and some of the newer agents, and the roles within a multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care.
Learning Objective
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: With so many diabetes medications on the market, it can be difficult to keep up with all the different classes, how they work and their side effects. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your expertise, better understand potential the rationale behind prescribing algorithms and intensification of therapy, particularly with other comorbidities and some of the newer agents, and the roles within a multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care.
Learning Objective
- Describe the action of each medication class.
- Recall the common side effects and considerations for each medication class.
- Recognise the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Glycaemic Management Algorithm and how it is used to assist with prescribing decisions.
- Recognise the roles within a multidisciplinary approach to best practice diabetes care.
Assessment: Click here for details on the 5 Optional MCQS.
