Program Description
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have frequent encounters and involvement in 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 implementation of iCGM in clinical practice.
Target audience: Pharmacy technicians
Type of activity: Knowledge
Release date: August 12, 2022
Expiration date: August 12, 2023
Time to complete activity: 2.5 hours
Fee: Free
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 health care providers
Christie Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP
Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Director, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
Downers Grove, Illinois
Clinical Pharmacist
Advocate Medical Group – Southeast Center
Chicago, Illinois
Elizabeth Van Dril, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Director, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Chicago, Illinois
Clinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine/Managed Care
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
Chicago, Illinois
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number: 0290-0000-22- 347-H01-T. The activity is available for CE credit through August 12, 2023.
Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit
To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, review the activity in its entirety, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.
Disclosures
Faculty
Christie Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP, has the following financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Consultant: Dexcom Advisory Board; Novo Nordisk Primary Care Advisory Board
Speakers Bureau: Abbott
Elizabeth Van Dril, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, has the following financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Consultant: Novo Nordisk Primary Care Advisory Board
Medical Reviewer
Andrew Bzowyckyj, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, RAPhA, FADCES, has the following financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Consultant: Sanofi Advisory Board
The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh; Dipti Desai, PharmD, MBA, CHCP; Liza Patel, PharmD, RPh; Crissy Wilson; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta.
An anonymous peer reviewer was used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewer has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Educational Disclaimer
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