• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  Integrative pharmacy recognizes the value of a holistic and systematic approach to health and wellness. This module is part of a specialty certification which examines the pharmacist’s role in integrative medicine. In this module, the concept of insulin resistance is examined, with a focus on the impact that insulin resistance and diabetes have on overall health. Various mechanisms of managing a patient’s insulin and blood sugar levels are explored. Macronutrients and nutraceuticals are examined for their potential roles in regulating insulin and blood sugar status. Proper guidance by a knowledgeable pharmacist can help patients improve their states of health and inherent senses of well-being.
  

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   23244H01_2pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   IP25_SSWC.mp4 Download

  • Slide Document :   23244H01_6pp.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Recognize the impact that insulin resistance and diabetes has on one's overall health

  Cite methods of managing a patient's insulin and blood sugar levels

  Identify the impact that macronutrients have on a patient's insulin and blood sugar status

  Select the most appropriate nutraceuticals for an individual experiencing insulin and blood sugar dysregulation

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-788514

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-23-244-H01-P
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Robert  Kress, RPh Functional Pharmacy Consulting

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