Discuss the importance of pattern management in tracking trends in blood glucose levels.ĭiabetes Mellitus A Prevalent Disorder ♦ Prevalence of diabetes increased by one-third from 1990 to 1998 ♦ Estimated 17.0 million Americans - 6.2% of population - had diabetes in 2000 » 11.1 million diagnosed » 5.9 million undiagnosed.Identify and discuss the key features of many currently marketed glucose monitors.State the importance of empowering patients to achieve glycemic goals.Explore key findings of studies evaluating the benefits of reducing blood glucose levels.Describe the history of glucose testing, including urine testing, the development of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), and monitoring of glycosylated hemoglobin.Discuss the prevalence of diabetes and the increased risk of complications and mortality in patients with diabetes.At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:
This presentation focuses on the role of blood glucose monitoring in the management of diabetes mellitus. ♦ Discuss the importance of pattern management Topics of Discussion ♦ Discuss the prevalence of diabetes and risk of complications ♦ Describe the history of targeted glucose testing ♦ Explore the benefits of targeted glycemic control ♦ State the importance of empowering patients to manage diabetes ♦ Identify and discuss currently marketed glucose monitors » Identify key features of different glucose monitors Meece currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Diabetes Educators and is also chairman of the Public Affairs Committee for that organization. He has also spoken across the country on the subject of diabetes and disease state management in the pharmacy setting. Meece has written many articles on diabetes care and insulin use in the patient with diabetes. Meece is a pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator who is owner and Director of Clinical Services of Plaza Pharmacy And Wellness Center in Gainesville, Texas. The following program is a presentation by Jerry Meece. Jerry Meece R.Ph., F.A.C.A, C.D.E Pharmacist Certified Diabetes Educator Owner and Director of Clinical Services: Plaza Pharmacy And Wellness Center Gainesville, Texas Welcome to our program: Blood Glucose Monitoring This program has been sponsored through an unrestricted educational grant from Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sponsored by: Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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