Diabetic Medications Part 1: Oral Medications
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You know that uncontrolled diabetes can lead to many serious complications, such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, amputations and even death. But are you struggling to keep up with the volume of oral medications available to treat your patients with diabetes? Do you wonder if you have chosen the option that is for your patient? The pathophysiology in diabetes is very complicated and the recommendations are continuously evolving making it difficult to keep up with the changes. In this program Laurie Klipfel, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CDE will provide you with practical solutions, tips and tools you can use to ensure your medication choices are correct and that you improve the outcomes of the patients you care for.
Laurie Klipfel, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CDCES, WCC®, has been a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for over 20 years managing both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with diabetes. She has managed several hospital ADA-recognized diabetes education programs, is a Board-Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in endocrinology, and has a certification in wound care.
Laurie is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and past president of her local chapter. She is a certified insulin pump trainer and has published articles on use of insulin pumps for hospitalized patients. Her practical patient experiences, supported by clinical knowledge, provide a blend of information on how to treat diabetes today.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Laurie Klipfel has employment relationships with the VA-St. Louis and the Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists, Inc. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Laurie Klipfel is a member of the St. Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice.