Oral Pharmacology in Type II Diabetes
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Oral pharmacological treatment of type II diabetes mellitus encompasses a broad range of medications with different mechanisms of action, side effects and contraindications. In addition to a team based, systematic treatment approach, a basic understanding of the pharmacology of these medications serves as a stepping stone for achieving glycemic control, optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing harmful side effects. This program provides a basic overview of the glycemic goals, guidelines and pharmacology of oral medications for the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus.
Educational Objectives:
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
1. Recognize the classification and diagnostic approach to Type II Diabetes Mellitus
2. Identify glycemic goals and guidelines when treating patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus.
3. Identify the current oral pharmacological mechanisms of action, indications and side effects of oral medications used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus.
Estimated time to complete this activity is 1.25 hours.
This activity is jointly provided by Your CE Source and eMedEd.
