DIABETES supplier Becton Dickinson (BD) has partnered with the Australian College of Pharmacy to create a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module for pharmacists focused on helping people with diabetes understand the importance of sound injection technique.
The course covers the different requirements for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including the commencement of insulin therapy and some of the common adverse events.
It reviews needle length in line with clinical research and highlights the importance of correct injection technique for a comfortable and effective injection experience.
Michelle Robins, Credentialled Diabetes Educator and nurse practitioner at Northern Health in Victoria said, "Pharmacists are in a unique position to be able to provide ongoing, quality advice to customers who inject their diabetes medication."
Access through www.acp.edu.au.
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