(HS Matthew Kearney 078527 2023) Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Course overview

In this session, Matthew will discuss the two main treatment approaches for managing Type 2 Diabetes in a primary care setting. Starting with an overview of the complications, he will focus on the treatment approaches, and A1C guidelines. He will discuss both necessary lifestyle changes, including diet, and improving exercise/activity level. Additionally, he will cover the oral medicines for initial treatment and when insulin may be needed. Long term goals for treatment will be discussed to decrease the chance for heart failure, neuropathy and other complications.