Diabetes Treatment: Insulin And Oral Anti-Diabetes Drugs

Course overview

Special offers from RnCeus - $20 for 30 contact hours. This 4 hr.visual and interactive learning program, will prepare nurses and other health professionals to: 1. State the physiological effects of insulin. 2. Recognize the basic elements of the pancreatic beta-cell. 3. Compare and contrast insulin preparations based on source, type, and concentration. 4. Identify situations in which insulin is used. 5. Recognize indications for specific insulin products and insulin therapy regimens. 6. State appropriate administration and storage guidelines for insulin. 7. Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of an insulin pump. 8. Identify the mechanism of action, side effects, and clinical use of anti-diabetic oral agents. 9. Describe the use of combination therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes. 10. Recognize the potential impact of interactions with other drugs that are commonly used by persons with diabetes.