READY-TO-PRESENT IN-SERVICE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
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Long-term Care Diabetes Quick Cases topics include:
- Basic facts about insulin and
type 2 diabetes
- Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in the long-term care resident
Hospital Diabetes Quick Cases topics include:
- Addressing the discharge needs
of patients with diabetes
- Hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes patients in the hospital setting
Important Safety Information for Insulin
The most common side effect of insulin is hypoglycemia, which can be serious.
Other possible side effects include injection site reactions and allergic reactions,
including itching and rash. Other medications and supplements could change the
way insulin works. Monitor blood glucose in all patients treated with insulin.