Matthew Kearney – Management of Type 2 Diabetes

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Speaker: Matthew Kearney, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Duration: 1 Hour 05 Minutes

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Jan 06, 2023  

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

In this session, Matthew will discuss the two main treatment approaches for managing Type 2 Diabetes in a primary care setting. Starting with an overview of the complications, he will focus on the treatment approaches, and A1C guidelines. He will discuss both necessary lifestyle changes, including diet, and improving exercise/activity level. Additionally, he will cover the oral medicines for initial treatment and when insulin may be needed. Long term goals for treatment will be discussed to decrease the chance for heart failure, neuropathy and other complications.

Speaker

Matthew Kearney, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Matthew Kearney, MS, MPAS, PA-C, graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies. He also received a master of science degree in physiology from Penn State University, College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Matthew Kearney has employment relationships with Meritus Medical Center and Frostburg State University. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Matthew Kearney has no relevant non-financial relationships. 

Objectives

1. Integrate the pathophysiology of T2D into the development of a management plan.
2. Educate patients on any medications prescribed for control of T2D.
3. Implement the ADA T2D clinical practice guidelines to improve outcomes for patients.

Outline

• Complications
  • Macrovascular
  • Microvascular
  • Neuropathy complications
• Treatment
  • A1C Goals
  • Medications (ADA Guidelines) –cost of medications
  • Patient teaching Reduction of ASCVD Risks
• Goals
  • Reduced HF Risk
  • Reduce risk of Neuropathy
  • Increased quality of Life

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Physicians
• Physician Assistants

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