Continuing the Conversation: Best Practices for Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring (Technician Credit)

Continuing the Conversation: Best Practices for Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring (Technician Credit) is organized by Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE),,Release date: August 12, 2022,Expiration date: August 12, 2023,,Description:,Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have frequent encounters and involvement in the management of patients with chronic conditions, including persons with diabetes. The use of integrated continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM) devices has continued to increase among persons with diabetes and have been particularly beneficial for persons with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are taking insulin but not meeting glycemic targets. With multiple iCGM devices available, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must be familiar with the specific characteristics and nuances in data reporting of each. This article will feature common questions pharmacists and pharmacy technicians may encounter about use of iCGM and draw from evidence-based recommendations and clinical guidelines to establish best practices to address challenges and concerns to improve the implementation of iCGM in clinical practice.,,Educational Objectives:,At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:,• Elaborate on differentiating characteristics among the various integrated continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM) products available,• Recall the necessary components to operate and maintain a CGM system,• Discuss barriers in the adoption of iCGM in diabetes management,• Review common questions about iCGM from persons with diabetes and healthcare providers