Diabetes Update: How to Overcome Barriers to Optimal Glycemic Control

Pediatric endocrinologist Tariq Ahmad, MD, FAAP, believes that primary care providers can play a vital role in helping children with diabetes not only manage their blood glucose but avoid the burnout that leads to noncompliance and complications of the disease. Elucidating recent therapy and technology changes, he describes a world of new options – monitoring tools, insulin formulations, delivery devices – as well as strategies to support kids whose A1C numbers aren’t where they should be. Learn how everything from diabetes camps to telehealth services can help keep these patients healthy in body and mind. Glycemic Control.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify factors that may contribute to sub-optimal diabetes care and burn out.

• Recognize abnormal physical exam findings related to the use of insulin pumps.

• Discuss with families and patients how insulin pumps and continuous glucose sensors can improve the quality of life for someone with type 1 diabetes.