This program is presented by RxSchool.
There is no financial support for this program.

Course Overview

Join RxSchool for this LIVE 1 hour interactive program that examines the rationale for using insulin in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Basal and Biphasic insulin dosing will also be reviewed during this informational  program on "Insulin Use in Type 2 Diabetes: The New Front Runner".

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this continuing education lesson, the pharmacist will be able to: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of insulin therapy in the Type 2 Diabetes patient. Identify the rationale for dosing and prescribing Basal and Biphasic insulin therapy. Differentiate between the various types of commercially available insulin and identify their respective roles in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. Define the role of  Self Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) for patients on insulin therapy. At the conclusion of this continuing education lesson, the technician will be able to: Describe 2 advantages of insulin therapy in the Type 2 Diabetes patient. Name one rationale for dosing and prescribing basal insulin. Name one rationale for dosing and prescribing Biphasic insulin therapy. Define the role of Self Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) for patients on insulin therapy.

Planning to Share a Computer During This Event?

Remember each person must register individually before the event. Once registered, please email info@rxschool.com and provide us with the names of the persons who will be sharing a computer for our ACPE records.

Target Audience

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Faculty:

Susan B. Sloane,B.S.,Rph.,C.D.E.,Nutritionist Susan Sloane has been a registered pharmacist for over 28 years, and a Certified Diabetes Educator for 20 years. She is known throughout her hometown in Upstate NY for her endless volunteer efforts to help support the ADA and also JDRF. Susan became an advocate when her oldest son, Jason, was diagnosed with diabetes when he was just 17 months old. Ten years later, her youngest son, Marc was diagnosed with diabetes as well. Since that time until the present she has spent countless hours organizing fund raisers, meeting with legislators, and working with companies such as The NutraSweet  Company in Chicago to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes. Susan is a motivational speaker, and has been speaking across the country, educating health care professionals and patients about treating and living with this disease; which is now considered a national “epidemic”. She is a certified insulin pump trainer for many companies, and is a member of many prestigious organizations such as AADE, ADA, and the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance. Susan has worked in various media venues, such as radio and television, and has written articles and regular segments for many publications, locally and nationally. As a certified diabetes educator, Susan will continue her efforts to help patients with diabetes live a full and healthy life. Her goal as an educator is to show patients that diabetes is a manageable disease, once you have the “proper tools” and knowledge.

Faculty Disclosure:

RxSchool has a Full and Fair Disclosure Policy that requires course faculty to communicate any real or apparent commercial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Susan B. Sloane has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

You must attend the entire webinar and complete an assessment and evaluation in order to earn your Statement of Credit.

Course Accreditation Information:

ACPE - Pharmacists Accreditation Credit Hours: 1 Expiration Date: 04/10/2013 ACPE UPN: 0372-0000-10-003-L01-P       Release Date: 04/10/2010   RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

ACPE - Technicians Accreditation Credit Hours: 1 Expiration Date: 04/10/2013 ACPE UPN: 0372-0000-10-003-L01-T       Release Date: 04/10/2010   RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.