Workshops

Tutors

• Dr Hamish Courtney
  Consultant Endocrinologist, BHSCT.
• Ms Roisin McQuillan
  Pharmacy Advisor, SPPG

Aim

To provide an update on the latest evidence around the management of type 2 diabetes.

Learning outcomes

Intended learning outcomes:

• List the priorities and current best practice for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes.
• Summarise the management of cardiovascular risk factors associated with diabetes.
• Consider optimal management of blood glucose, including appropriate intensification of treatment and the role of newer agents.
• What are the key education messages that need to be shared with patients.
• Review glucometers, test strips, needles and lancets in people with type 2 diabetes in line with regional guidance.
• Understand the role of Glucose monitoring (flash and continuous) devices.

Tutors

• Dr Hamish Courtney
  Consultant Endocrinologist, BHSCT.
• Ms Roisin McQuillan
  Pharmacy Advisor, SPPG

Aim

To provide an update on the latest evidence around the management of type 2 diabetes.

Learning outcomes

Intended learning outcomes:

• List the priorities and current best practice for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes.
• Summarise the management of cardiovascular risk factors associated with diabetes.
• Consider optimal management of blood glucose, including appropriate intensification of treatment and the role of newer agents.
• What are the key education messages that need to be shared with patients.
• Review glucometers, test strips, needles and lancets in people with type 2 diabetes in line with regional guidance.
• Understand the role of Glucose monitoring (flash and continuous) devices.