Chronic Disease Management in Long-term Care: Diabetes

Dr. Ruth Ellen, BScH, MD, FRCP(C), brings her experience in geriatric and internal medicine, along with her past practice as an MRP in Long Term Care, to a practical discussion about optimizing diabetes management in LTC, at this challenging time.  While taking a focus on times of high stress, Dr. Ellen’s advice applies to overall management and will be of interest to primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, RN, RPNs, LTC pharmacists, and others.

Session Objectives

  • Identify the challenges of managing diabetes in LTC, especially in the context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Construct straight forward diabetes care plans that address these challenges and provide quality care
  • Apply these concepts to case examples
    • Clinical Pearls
    • Tips & Tricks

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Resources

COVID-19 DM-2 Checklist for LTC

Antihyperglycemics Deprescribing Algorithm