Insulin Management in Diabetes – Seminar & Workshop Part 2
POSTPONED UNTIL 2020
3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados
This workshop is part two of a series of insulin management workshops designed to improve the knowledge and skill of the health care professional managing the diabetic patient on insulin. It is designed for general practitioners, nurses and other allied health professionals involved in Diabetes Management.
Draft Programme
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 9:00-9:05 | Welcome and Objectives | Chairperson |
| 9:05-9:35 | Review of Insulin Profiles and Regimens. | GP |
| 9:35- 10:05 | Nutrition Considerations with Insulin Use
Portion Control, Serving Sizes, Carbohydrate Counting |
Nutritionist |
| 10:05-10:35 | Nutrition- Practical | Nutritionist |
| 10:35-10.50 | Morning Break | |
| 10:50-11:20 | Theory: Knowing Your Insulin Options and Interpreting Blood Glucose Profiles in Client on Insulin | DSN 1 |
| 11:20-11:50 | Interactive Case Based Practical: Glucose Profile Interpretation | Diabetologist |
| 11:50-12:20 | Theory: Starting and Adjusting Insulin in Community Setting | DSN 2 |
| 12:20-12:50 | Case Based Practical: Insulin Initiation:Timing, Adjustment and Follow Up Post Initiation
(Practical Approach) |
DSN 2 |
| 12:50-1:40 | Lunch | |
| 1:40-2:10 | Considerations for Insulin Use in Various Settings:
Exercise, Travel and Drug Use |
GP |
| 2:10-2:35 | Introduction to Insulin Sensitivity, Insulin to Carb Ratios, and Flexible Prandial | DSN 1 |
| 2:35-2:40 | Short Break | |
| 2:40-3:10 | Insulin Therapy Young Children | Paediatrician |
| 3:10-3:50 | Managing Insulin Therapy in The Unwell Type 1 in The Community Setting | DSN 2 |
| 3:50- 4:10 | Other Considerations:
Insulin Use with Orals and Non Insulin Injectables |
Diabetologist |
| 4:10 -4:30 | Knowing When To Refer | Diabetologist |
| 4:30- 4:50 | Type 1 Diabetes Registry | Paediatrician |
| 4:50-5:00 | Close |
Registration:
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$150 – Physicians
$100 – Nurses & Allied Health
$50 – Students
Payment:
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Payment Pick-up: Call or whatsapp Nicole – 246-253-9384
Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc. 