Learner Outcomes

You will enhance your knowledge of current insulin therapies used by people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes with this practical and interactive course.

This course covers:

• Initiation of insulin therapy, titration and pattern management.
•  Oral hypoglycemic agent adjustment with the initiation of insulin
• The addition of prandial insulin to basal insulin for those with type 2 diabetes
• Intensive insulin therapy for those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes – starting and adjusting Carbohydrate to Insulin Ratios and  Correction Factors.
• Understanding how to use the newest technologies that support diabetes management such as the insulin pump, continuous glucose monitor and glucose flash monitoring system.
• Advanced topics: adjustments for travel and steroids, sick day management and fasting for a procedure.

Interactive case studies will assist in the practical application of the course content.

Evaluation Method

Evaluation Item	Due Date
Case conference – Part 1	Week 3-5
Online written assignment 1	Week 6
Case conference – Part 2	Week 7-9
Online written assignment 2	Week 10
Web-based Final Examination	Week 12

Intended For

Practicing health professionals with knowledge of diabetes and its management. This course will build on basic knowledge already in place.