Improving Selection and Utilization of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) for People with Diabetes

Improving Selection and Utilization of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) for People with Diabetes

Release Date: 01/03/2022

Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

This educational activity has been planned and implemented by:

Supported by an educational grant from Abbott (Any Division)

Intended Audience

This Dannemiller online activity is targeted towards endocrinologists, primary care physicians, NPs, PAs, diabetes educators, and others who manage the care of their patients with diabetes. As well as people with diabetes and parents of children (18 years or under) with type 1 diabetes.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Develop new communication strategies to help their patients with diabetes optimize use of CGM technology to improve their glycemic control.
• Improve their ability to select patients with diabetes who will benefit from the use of CGM technology.
• Improve their ability to manage patients with diabetes and prevent severe acute complications such as hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis.

Statement of Need

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (BG) levels is critical to daily self-management for people with diabetes. Studies have shown that intensive insulin regimens and BG control corresponded with better glycemic control have resulted in a significant decrease in the microvascular complications of diabetes. Because CGM is still an evolving technology, both clinicians and patients would benefit from engaging, interactive, and evidence-based education to improve the utilization of these tools. 

Accreditation Statement(s)

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Dannemiller. Dannemiller 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.

Physicians

Dannemiller designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants

Dannemiller has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 12/31/2023. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Nurses

Dannemiller designates this educational activity for 1.00 contact hours, which includes 0.00 pharmacotherapeutic hours.

Method of Participation

This activity should take approximately 1.00 hour(s) to complete. Participants should first read the objectives and other introductory CME/CE information and then proceed to the educational activity. To receive credit for this activity, participants must complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% and then complete the evaluation. Credit is provided through 12/31/2024. No credit will be given after this date. There is $0.00 fee to participate in this activity.

In the event you have questions about this activity or are unable to retrieve the certificate, please email cme@dannemiller.com and a certificate will be emailed within 2 weeks.

Faculty

• Elise Brett, MD
• Kimberly Nguyen, MD

Disclosures

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence, Dannemiller requires that any person who is in a position to control the content of a CME activity must disclose all financial relationships they have with an ineligible company within the last 24 months. If an individual refuses to disclose, they are disqualified from participating within the activity. The disclosures are evaluated for relevance. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. The resulting certified activity was found to provide educational content that is current and evidence-based to protect learners from commercial bias and marketing. 

The following faculty stated they have no financial relationships with ineligible companies:

• Elise Brett, MD
• Kimberly Nguyen, MD

Dr. Bernard Abrams - Content Reviewer; Kim DuQue Urdialez and Amber N. Johnston - Dannemiller Project Managers have no financial relationships with ineligible companies.

System Requirements

System Specifications

• Computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access
• Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) with JavaScript enabled
• HTML5 compatible browser or Adobe Flash Player

Browser
Please ensure that you are running the latest version of one of these web browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari
• Opera

Video
Viewers must have a minimum stable download speed of 500 kbps to play low-resolution SD 240p video from Dannemiller. For a more enjoyable viewing experience and to play high-definition video, we recommend accessing Dannemiller using a 5 Mbps or faster internet connection. Whenever possible, hardwired ethernet connections are preferred over wireless (Wi-Fi or cellular).

Audio
We recommend a steady internet connection of 1.5 to 2 Mbps for audio streaming.

Off-label Statement

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by FDA. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. Further, attendees/participants should appraise the information presented critically and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for any product or device mentioned in this program.

Disclaimer

The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Dannemiller or Abbott (Any Division). This material is prepared based upon a review of multiple sources of information, but it is not exhaustive of the subject matter. Therefore, healthcare professionals and other individuals should review and consider other publications and materials on the subject.

System Specifications

• Computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access
• Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) with JavaScript enabled
• HTML5 compatible browser or Adobe Flash Player

Browser
Please ensure that you are running the latest version of one of these web browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari
• Opera

Video
Viewers must have a minimum stable download speed of 500 kbps to play low-resolution SD 240p video from Dannemiller. For a more enjoyable viewing experience and to play high-definition video, we recommend accessing Dannemiller using a 5 Mbps or faster internet connection. Whenever possible, hardwired ethernet connections are preferred over wireless (Wi-Fi or cellular).

Audio
We recommend a steady internet connection of 1.5 to 2 Mbps for audio streaming.