Severe Hypoglycemia is still a serious and significant problem in persons with type 1 and type 2 diabetes treated with sulfonylureas and/or insulin. Providers can help to identify, prevent and address this problem by assessing patients at risk. Avoidance is the first step and being prepared with the best rescue therapies is essential for rapid recovery. We’re taking a deep dive into what you need to know to address hypos in your patients with diabetes.

TARGETED AUDIENCE

This course is designed for diabetes healthcare providers including endocrinologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, certified diabetes educators, pharmacists, registered dieticians, and other healthcare providers wanting to expand their knowledge of diabetes management.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the clinical, emotional and public health significance of Severe Hypoglycemia in persons with T1D and T2D treated with sulfonylureas and or insulin.
• Assess patients at risk for Severe Hypoglycemia and discuss recognition and treatment strategies that address individual treatment barriers.
• Implement a care and education plan for providers to educate their patients about Severe Hypoglycemia using a glucagon option appropriate for them and to ensure each patient has an unexpired glucagon kit at home.

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and Taking Control of Your Diabetes.

Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Global Education Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

For more information please visit the official event page.