PITstop

Expect a variety of different topics on devices, insulins and other injectable therapies including:

• Revision of diabetes oral medications
• GLP-1 agonists including initiation using a structured care pathway
• Detective work at review appointments focusing on injectables
• Insulin safety (self-directed learning)
• Working through the PITstop insulin pathway to assess for insulin, initiate an appropriate insulin regimen and support the patient for the first 6 months: a case study approach
• Dietary considerations and insulin, including minimising weight gain
• Embedding the learning and university accreditation

GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists and Physician Associates (who are working as part of a practice diabetes team), already experienced in providing a diabetes service.

New to post DSNs identified as requiring training at this level, may also be suitable for this course.

Delegates will have ideally attended a diabetes course to foundation level or be able to provide evidence of self-directed learning, focusing on the oral diabetes medication pathway.

If you are interested in attending a course and would like further information, please contact your local diabetes representative or alternatively provide your contact details here.