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Saturday January 30, 2021 6:30 PM
Topic: Psychological insulin resistance (PIR) in Type 2 Diabetes? Communication tools for healthcare providers to help improve glycemic outcomes
Ali Jilani Pharm.D
Pharmacist at IPCC Long Term Care Westbury NY
Learning Objectives:
- Explanation of psychological insulin resistance. From the point of view of patients and providers.
- Understand obstacles leading to resistance.
- Review strategies to implant in practices to help patients adhere to therapy
- Overview of drugs and counseling points for patients
- Evaluate primary literature, of guidelines to overcome barriers to insulin
Topic: The Role of the Pharmacist during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Presenter: Taiba Siddiqui Pharm.D Pharmacist CVS Pharmacy
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize the epidemiology and severity of the emerging COVID-19 disease as well as patients at high risk for complications or development of severe disease
2. Explore emerging efficacy and safety data on therapies under investigation for COVID-19 treatment and/or prevention
3. Discuss the different types of testing available to the public and how pharmacies can facilitate better patient access to it
4. Examine ongoing research in vaccine development for COVID-19, and availabilities of the ones in progress
5. Anticipate logistical, financial, and socioeconomic considerations for retail pharmacies interested in potentially providing the COVID-19 vaccine
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