Targeting Mealtime Glucose Excursions and Glycemic Control in T2DM - How and When Should We Use Newer Insulins?

Time Commitment:	3.5 hours over 6 weeks
Target Professions:	DO, MD, Physician Assistant, Diabetes Educator
Target Specialties:	Diabetology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
Credits Available:	3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians; 3.5 ANCC Contact Hours for nurses and nurse practitioners

• Targeting Mealtime Glucose Excursions and Glycemic Control in T2DM - Baseline Assessment

  This assessment will provide a baseline measure of your knowledge of use of meal-time insulin in patients with T2DM.

• Module 1 - Using meal-time Insulin in T2DM: Patient Case Part 1

  Learn more about the appropriate use of faster-acting insulin for patients with poorly controlled T2DM.

• Module 2 - Using Mealtime Insulin in T2DM: Why, When, How?

  Join 2 expert faculty as they explore strategies for initiating faster-acting insulins in patients with T2DM.

• Module 3 - Disparities in Diabetes Healthcare Delivery: The Role Of Telemedicine

  Explore best practices for the use of telemedicine for patients with diabetes.

• Module 4 - Using meal-time Insulin in T2DM: Patient Case Part 2

  This is a continuation of the case presented in Module 1

• Targeting Mealtime Glucose Excursions and Glycemic Control in T2DM - Final Assessment

  This post-activity assessment will ascertain the knowledge gained as a result of your participation in this initiative.

• Discussion of Curriculum: Lessons Learned and Remaining Questions

  The purpose of this discussion is to review key concepts presented during the individual program modules; reflect on new information and potential implications for and application in routine practice; and engage in a discussion of specific, persistent gaps.

• Case in Point: A Patient With Poorly Controlled T2DM Despite Receiving Basal Insulin

  The purpose of this discussion is to review a complex patient case and discuss critical points for clinical interventions within the case. Learners will have the opportunity to share their experiences in treating such a patient within their own practice, and to solicit feedback from the group.

• Meet RC, a 47-year old male with type 2 diabetes who fails basal insulin

  This activity features a 47-year old non-Hispanic Caucasian male who presents to your clinic today with symptoms of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.

• Action plan for MTI

  In light of the information reviewed and discussed during this program, can you share an action plan that you will implement to improve the outcomes for your patients with diabetes who are candidates for mealtime insulin.

Requirements:
Group leaders should be well versed in the diagnosis, assessment, and management of patients with T2DM and have experience working in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Apply Now