Diabetes Management

Diabetes management is not one-size-fits-all. Everyone’s treatment plan must consider factors such as age, lifestyle, coexisting health conditions, and social determinants of health. Effective diabetes care is critical to reducing the risk of serious complications, including cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, nerve issues, and vision loss.

This course is designed to provide a deep dive into pattern management for patients with complex diabetes. Although developed by pharmacists, it is built for all healthcare professionals committed to delivering patient-centered diabetes care.

Through 12 comprehensive, self-paced modules, participants will explore advanced concepts in diabetes management, aligned with current best practices and technological innovations. The program equips healthcare providers with knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to improve outcomes for individuals living with diabetes.

Be part of the solution—join us in combating the diabetes epidemic and making a lasting impact on patient health.

MODULES

1. SMBG Technology – Wes Nuffer

• Compare SMBG technologies and recommend based on patient needs.
• Suggest meters and testing frequency per case.

2. Maximizing SMBG – Sam Ellis

• Analyze SMBG patterns for treatment goals.
• Improve SMBG use for better outcomes.

3. CGM Overview – Sam Ellis

• Compare CGM features (wear time, alerts, sharing).
• Match CGM types to patient profiles.

4. Interpreting CGM Data – Jenn Trujillo

• Recognize glucose profile components and targets.
• Apply stepwise interpretation of CGM data.

5. Optimizing with CGM – Jenn Trujillo

• Identify glucose patterns.
• Modify treatment using CGM data.

6. Insulin Pump Therapy – Sam Ellis

• Distinguish between pump options.
• Understand benefits of pump-CGM integration.

7. Insulin Products – Wes Nuffer

• Categorize insulins by action profiles.
• Choose insulin combinations based on patient traits.

8. Non-Insulin Therapy (T2D) – Jenn Trujillo

• Select suitable non-insulin treatments.
• Know when and how to intensify them.

9. Insulin in Type 1 – Sam Ellis

• Start and adjust CI/CF therapy.
• Tailor insulin dosing strategies.

10. Non-Glucose Outcomes – Wes Nuffer

• Review trials showing other clinical benefits.
• Apply findings to relevant patients.

11. Insulin in Type 2 – Jenn Trujillo

• Start/intensify insulin in T2D.
• Adjust other meds when adding insulin.

12. Hypoglycemia – Wes Nuffer

• Teach recognition/prevention of lows.
• Assess and minimize hypoglycemia risk.