Program Description:
Diabetes is a major health concern that has become a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and health care costs worldwide. As community pharmacies house a range of products for patients with diabetes, from medications to glucose meters and dietary supplements, pharmacy technicians can provide significant services to patients with diabetes. This article will review the main classes of oral diabetes medications for treatment of type 2 diabetes that pharmacy technicians should be familiar with. Potential complications of diabetes will be examined so pharmacy technicians can identify and refer patients who present with potential comorbid conditions or signs and symptoms of worsening diabetes to the pharmacist for additional lifestyle and management counseling.
Target audience: Pharmacy technicians
Type of activity: Knowledge
Release date: August 24, 2022
Expiration date: August 24, 2023
Time to complete activity: 1.0 hour
Fee: Free
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the prevalence of diabetes and specific risk factors
- Recall treatment options and classes of medications as well as dosage forms used in the treatment of diabetes
- Recognize the role of the pharmacy technician in supporting patients who have diabetes
Rhianna M. Fink, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM
Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Pharmacy
University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Aurora, Colorado
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 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-395-H01-T. The activity is available for CE credit through August 24, 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
The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Faculty
Rhianna M. Fink, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh, MBA PharmD; Abigail Dill; 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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