The goal of this course is to help healthcare professionals learn about different diabetes medications used to treat diabetes mellitus.
Course Publication Date:
May 19, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | UDM120919 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Pharmacology
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Learning Objectives
Name the two main types of diabetes.
Explain what happens with gestational diabetes.
Discuss the various ways that types of insulin differ.
Describe the varied effects insulin exerts on body tissues.
Explain the physiologic effects of insulin and how it is classified.
Discuss strategies to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia.
Name four classifications for insulin.
Name five patient barriers to starting insulin therapy.
Explain the mechanisms of action of sulfonylureas, meglitinides, biguanides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, and thiazolidinediones and others.
Discuss the use of combination therapy in persons with type 2 diabetes.