Review and update your knowledge with this Ausmed Course on the different types of glucose-lowering medicines that are currently used in the best-practice treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Understand the relationship between the indications for starting, increasing or decreasing glucose-lowering medicines with individual patient characteristics for people with diabetes.
Differentiate between each class of glucose-lowering medication to ensure the most appropriate treatment has been provided to patients.
Identify potential side effects, safety information and contraindications for each class of medications in order to prevent adverse patient outcomes.
All healthcare professionals who care for individuals with type 2 diabetes who require insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in Australia (85–90%) and its incidence is increasing worldwide, with more and more younger people now becoming affected. Whilst some of the management of this chronic disease may be initially possible through changes to lifestyle, treatment with medication is usually required.
Healthcare professionals need to remain up-to-date regarding the types of medications prescribed for this disease, as these types of medications are constantly changing. Understanding how these medicines work, their side effects, and contraindications is imperative for promoting positive patient outcomes.
The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to provide new and update existing knowledge of diabetes management and treatment options for type 2 diabetes mellitus with medicines.
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