Acarbose

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (139 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

12 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

This program addresses the escalating challenge of type 2 diabetes, particularly in the USA, where clinicians are increasingly confronted with this condition among younger demographics. Acarbose, an approved adjunctive therapy for adults with type 2 diabetes, plays a crucial role in managing this prevalent health concern. The curriculum delves into the indications, contraindications, interactions, monitoring protocols, and other therapeutic aspects essential for an interprofessional healthcare team. By participating in this educational session, healthcare professionals will gain a comprehensive understanding of acarbose therapy, enabling them to make informed decisions and collaborate effectively to tailor treatment plans for improved patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the mechanism of action of acarbose.

  • Identify the potential adverse effects of acarbose.

  • Determine appropriate monitoring for acarbose therapy.

  • Compare interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication when using acarbose to improve patient outcomes for glucose control.

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

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Just need the patient population with some of these disease states or medications.

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I appreciate this more in-depth assessment of acarbose and will be seeking out those StatPearls activities that similarly detail the other medication options for the diabetic state. I would also appreciate discussions regarding nondrug options for care, in particular the options that assist with weight loss.

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