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Oral Hypoglycaemics
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Time
09:45 PM
Location
World Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System
Cost
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1
About this activity
Description An overview of oral hypoglycaemic agents, their indications, contra-indications and the clinical guidelines governing their use; presented in the form of clinical cases. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: • Differentiate between the different types of oral hypoglycaemics available and their mechanisms of action • Indicate when to use different oral hypoglycaemics (OHGs) and their contra-indications • Recall the NICE guidance relating to use of OHGs • Be able to describe what to advise patients during intercurrent illness • List the common issues surrounding polypharmacy in people with diabetes and describe strategies to simplify medication regimes and enhance concordance