Pr-035664 Glycemic Management (Module 1): Hyperglycemia in the Hospital - Why Does It Matter? (Pharmacology 1.0 CE)

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Description

This content offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must ... show more

Objectives

  • Describe the components of a physiologic basal-bolus insulin regimen.
  • Differentiate between Type 1, Type 2, and other forms of diabetes.
  • Identify the underlying causes of hyperglycemia in the hospital.
  • Integrate a team-based approach in the care of persons with diabetes in the hospital.
  • Utilize appropriate insulin therapy to achieve a blood glucose target of 140 with the range of 110-180mg/dl considered acceptable for hospitalized patients.

Fees

Free

Faculty

Carine Nassar

Organization

MedStar Health Research Institute