Diabetes Management Using Medications and Technology
Presented by Jo Jo Dantone
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Video Runtime: 86 Minutes; Learning Assessment Runtime: 24 Minutes
This course gives students an in-depth look at which factors contribute to a successful medication regimen to promote positive outcomes in blood glucose management for persons living with diabetes. The science behind the types of glucose controlling medications, both oral and injectables, will be discussed in detail related to each medication’s maximum doze, onset, duration, and common side effects. The advancement of technology within the diabetes treatment arena has grown exponentially in the past several years. The most current blood glucose monitors, continuous glucose monitors (CGM), insulin pumps, insulin pens and also apps for smart phones will be reviewed.
Meet your instructor
Jo Jo Dantone
Jo Jo Dantone has been owner and CEO of Nutrition Education Resources, Inc. (NERI) for over 40 years. NERI is a company that provides consultant Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists to health care facilities with an emphasis on geriatric and diabetes care. Jo Jo received a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and a Master of Science…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Philosophy of a Successful Medication Regimen
This course gives students an in-depth look at which factors contribute to a successful medication regimen to promote positive outcomes in blood glucose management for persons living with diabetes.
2. The Science Behind Oral Medications for Diabetes
The science behind the types of oral glucose controlling medications will be discussed in detail related to each medication’s maximum doze, onset, duration and common side effects.
3. The Science Behind Injectable Medications for Diabetes
The science behind the types of injectable glucose controlling medications will be discussed in detail related to each medication’s maximum doze, onset, duration, and common side effects.
4. The Future is Tech
The advancement of technology within the diabetes treatment arena has grown exponentially in the past several years. The most current blood glucose monitors, continuous glucose monitors (CGM), insulin pumps, insulin pens and apps for smart phones will be reviewed.
