Adjusting Insulin - Understanding the Concepts

Описание: This module provides a practical overview of insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes, focusing on understanding insulin actions, selecting appropriate regimens, and recognizing when and why adjustments are made. Designed for healthcare professionals who may not be prescribing insulin but support patients in clinical practice, the session emphasizes safe, informed decision-making and patient education.

Through a review of insulin evolution, current formulary options, and case-based examples, the module highlights how to assess glucose patterns, evaluate adherence, and prepare meaningful information for prescribers. It also explores when to intensify therapy beyond basal insulin, including the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, and combination approaches. The ultimate goal is to strengthen foundational knowledge to enhance patient safety and collaborative diabetes care.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

Differentiate between available insulin types and describe their onset, peak, and duration of action.

Identify key factors to assess before adjusting or intensifying insulin therapy, including adherence and dosing accuracy.

Explain how basal insulin targets fasting glucose and influences overall A1C.

Apply case-based reasoning to anticipate how missed doses or dose reductions affect subsequent glucose patterns.

Describe appropriate options for intensifying therapy beyond basal insulin, including GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, and combination therapies, while emphasizing patient engagement in treatment decisions.