Diabetic Medications Part 1: Oral Medications – Laurie Klipfel

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You know that uncontrolled diabetes can lead to many serious complications, such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, amputations and even death.  But are you struggling to keep up with the volume of oral medications available to treat your patients with diabetes? Do you wonder if you have chosen the option that is for your patient? The pathophysiology in diabetes is very complicated and the recommendations are continuously evolving making it difficult to keep up with the changes. In this program Laurie Klipfel, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CDE will provide you with practical solutions, tips and tools you can use to ensure your medication choices are correct and that you improve the outcomes of the patients you care for.

1. Analyze the importance of matching different pathophysiologies in diabetes to medication function.
2. Plan medication regimens for the progressive nature of diabetes
3. Evaluate comorbid conditions that affect diabetes medication choice

• Medication Indications
• Goal Blood Sugar
• Medication Categories
  • Sulfonylureas
  • Meglitinides
  • Biguanides
  • Thiazolidinediones (TZD’s)
  • Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
  • DPP-4 Inhibitors
  • Dopamine Antagonist
  • Bile Acid Sequestrants
  • SGLT2 inhibitors
• ADA Recommendations
• AACE Recommendations
• Choosing Medications with Co-Morbities
• Choosing Medication as Diabetes Progresses