OVERVIEW

This webinar will provide health care professionals with a thorough understanding of hypoglycemia as a critical and potentially dangerous complication of diabetes management, particularly in individuals on insulin or at high risk for hypoglycemia. The session will explore strategies to assess, prevent, and treat hypoglycemia effectively. We’ll also focus on clinical strategies, including prescribing glucagon and educating about its use, to improve patient outcomes. Through case studies and practical applications, attendees will gain actionable insights for improving care and mitigating the risks associated with hypoglycemia. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Recall the fundamentals of severe hypoglycemia, including its definition, causes, classifications, patient profiles of different age groups, and clinical characteristics associated with increased risk, particularly in those undergoing diabetes treatment.
• Recall appropriate clinical codes to use for addressing hypoglycemia in clinical care.
• Identify effective strategies in adjusting diabetes medications and mitigating the risk of severe hypoglycemia.
• Demonstrate effective communication techniques with patients across their lifespan to support diabetes prevention and treatment.
• Recognize regular screening practices for high-risk patients, including the role of glucagon in reducing risk.

Joyce Lee, PharmD, APh, FCCP, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES
University of California, Irvine

Scott Pilla MD, MHS
Johns Hopkins University

Medha Munshi, MD
Harvard Medical School

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP
Cleveland Clinic

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