Understanding Diabetes Medications: Q&A Session for Parts 1 and 2

This webinar will help participants gain an understanding of the different types and actions of diabetes injectable medications and how they help regulate blood sugar levels.

Instructor: Kim Ladd, RN, BS, CPHQ, CDCES

Instructor’s Title: VisionAware Diabetes Consultant

Instructor’s Affiliation:  Virginia Dept for the Blind/Visually Impaired

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Target Audience: professionals, consumers, family members

Pre-requisite knowledge:   

Lesson Plan Goal:  Increase participants’ knowledge of injectable diabetes medications.

Learning Objectives:  

1. Increase knowledge base of the different types of insulins and how they help to lower blood glucose levels.
2. Gain an understanding of the non-insulin injectable medications that can be used to manage type 2 diabetes.
3. Apply knowledge gained to be a part of choosing which diabetes medications will work best for the individual.

Materials Needed:   None