Optimisation of blood glucose management is important for all patients with type 2 diabetes to improve both short-term and long-term health outcomes. General glycaemic targets have therefore been set for newly-diagnosed patients with uncomplicated diabetes at an HbA1c = 7% (53mmol/mol). Despite these guidelines for glycaemic management, however, over 60% of patients are reported as not reaching their glycaemic goals. One Australian study showed less than half of all patients with type 2 diabetes seen in general practice had an HbA1c = 7% (53 mmol/mol) while 25% had an HbA1c > 8% (64mmol/mol).
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Endocrinology
The next step in the management of type 2 diabetes – Certificate of Completion
Optimisation of blood glucose management is important for all patients with type 2 diabetes to improve both short-term and long-term health outcomes. General glycaemic targets have therefore been set for newly-diagnosed patients with uncomplicated diabetes at an HbA1c = 7% (53mmol/mol). Despite these guidelines for glycaemic management, however, over 60% of patients are reported as not reaching their glycaemic goals. One Australian study showed less than half of all patients with type 2 diabetes seen in general practice had an HbA1c = 7% (53 mmol/mol) while 25% had an HbA1c > 8% (64mmol/mol).
DURATION
2 hrs
PROFESSION
Specialist, Allied Health
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
Certificate of Completion
EXPIRY DATE
2020-08-09
Optimisation of blood glucose management is important for all patients with type 2 diabetes to improve both short-term and long-term health outcomes. General glycaemic targets have therefore been set for newly-diagnosed patients with uncomplicated diabetes at an HbA1c = 7% (53mmol/mol). Despite these guidelines for glycaemic management, however, over 60% of patients are reported as not reaching their glycaemic goals. One Australian study showed less than half of all patients with type 2 diabetes seen in general practice had an HbA1c = 7% (53 mmol/mol) while 25% had an HbA1c > 8% (64mmol/mol).
Faculty
Associate Professor Michael d'Emden
MBBS, PhD, FRACP
Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes
Royal Brisbane Hospital
Queensland, Australia
Damian Flanagan
MBBS, MWell, DipRACOG
South Coast Medical
Blairgowrie, Victoria, Australia
Accreditation
This interactive online learning activity is valued at 2 Hour(s) of continuing education.
Cost of course:
Free
#
of credits: 2
Duration: 2 hrs