Diabetes
This resource reviews how to educate a patient with a new diabetes diagnosis,
discuss how to initiate injectable therapy and reaffirm some facts of pen needle
selection. Use this fact sheet to dispel common myths and fears of pen needle
usage and learn a few tips about proper injection technique.
This resource provides practicing pharmacists with evidence-based guidance to support the early
identification,
risk assessment, and prevention of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). It reviews the pathophysiology, clinical
presentation,
and
epidemiology of T1D, along with recommended screening approaches for at-risk individuals. This resource
also
outlines the efficacy and safety of teplizumab to delay disease progression.
Infographics for Patient Counseling
Download our new infographics, supported by Abbott Diabetes Care, to help pharmacists and patients
connect the
dots between food, medications, and glucose data. These resources will help you explain CGM trends
visually—
great for patient counseling and as a quick-reference tool.
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in our comprehensive CE course!
Help patients see the difference between carbs, protein, and glucose spikes—clearly and
personally.
Medications, both prescription and OTC, can impact blood glucose levels—and your patients may
not realize it.
Glucose levels aren’t just affected by diet and medications— but also by exercise, stress,
and illness too.
This new resource aims to provide critical information on injectable medications for the management of
diabetes
and obesity. The focus of this resource is to provide pharmacists a brief background on type 2 diabetes
and
obesity and education on key counseling points. This resource also contains pertinent patient education
and can
be downloaded and given to patients at the site of care.
Education and Training
APhA CPE programming related to diabetes management can be found in APhA's Learning Management System.
Filter the
course catalog by category and select diabetes management.
APhA CPE training programs and activities related to diabetes management include: