90-minute Program
Effective dates for CE credit: 10/19/2022 – 10/19/2024
Description
Insulin has come a long way since its development over a century ago. Yet, insulin still remains the standard of care for people with type 1 diabetes, as well as a treatment option for people with other types of diabetes. This session will review the current insulin products available, dosing and titration protocols, monitoring parameters, and medication education. Additionally, pipeline insulin products and current therapy trends will be discussed.
Learning Outcome
Learners should be able to distinguish between the various basal and bolus insulin products available, including the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. In addition, the learner should be able to develop an appropriate insulin therapy regimen for individual persons with diabetes and determine optimal titration process. Lastly, the learner should be able to outline upcoming insulin products and adjunct medication therapies to an existing insulin regimen.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
-- Compare the currently available insulin products, including their pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) parameters.
-- Explain appropriate insulin administration technique, product storage, and expiration.
-- Describe standard and adjunctive pharmacotherapy management of people with type 1 diabetes.
Activity Type
This recording of a live presentation is an application-based learning activity.
Learning Format
Enduring Material
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for individual or groups of diabetes care and education specialists, including nurses, dietitians, dietetic technicians, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physicians, PAs, social workers, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and other related conditions.
Access Period
You will have access to this learning activity for a period of six months after you enroll, or whenever the activity's CE credits expire (whichever comes first).
Originally presented on: 10/19/2022
Expiration date: 10/19/2024