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Episode 5: Managing Hypoglycaemia Risk on Basal Insulin
Hypoglycaemia remains one of the most significant barriers to both initiating and intensifying insulin therapy in clinical practice. This episode focuses on recognising, preventing and managing hypoglycaemia risk in patients receiving basal insulin therapy. It covers practical strategies for patient education and dose adjustment to minimise hypoglycaemia while maintaining adequate glycaemic control. The episode is relevant for clinicians managing both newly initiated and long-term insulin-treated patients.
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Episode 1: Building Confidence in Insulin Initiation
The first episode in this educational series addresses foundational questions healthcare professionals often face when considering insulin initiation for a patient with type 2 diabetes. It explores common clinical triggers for starting insulin, alongside practical strategies for addressing patient concerns. The episode is designed as a concise, practice-relevant introduction ahead of later episodes covering more specific scenarios. Viewing does not require prior completion of other episodes in the series.
The Insulin Confidence Code: Episode 2: Identifying the Right Patient - Clinical & Practical Cues