Starting Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes - When? Why? How?

• When do I initiate insulin in a patient with type 2 diabetes?
• How do I initiate and maintain insulin in a patient with type 2 diabetes?

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

• Competently assess patients and situations where insulin is indicated
• Apply knowledge of the natural history of type 2 diabetes in making decisions of whether and when to add insulin therapy
• Start insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes at the appropriate time, based on guidelines and best practices
• Explain to patients and families the rationale behind the use of insulin in the treatment of their disease

Faculty: Serena Cardillo, MD, CCMEP       
        Assistant Professor of Medicine       
        Clinician, Penn Rodebaugh Diabetes Center
       Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
       University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
       Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Estimated Time to Complete: 45-60 minutes

Amount of CME Credit: Maximum of 1 AMA PRACategory 1 Credit(s)™

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and BestPractice CPD. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation of Credit: The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.