What’s New in the Prevention and Management of Hypoglycemia

For patients with diabetes, episodes of hypoglycemia can be a frightening and frustrating piece of managing adequate glucose control. As many as 25% of patients with diabetes have reported having frequent episodes of hypoglycemia. Many factors are involved in minimizing the number of hypoglycemic episodes, including diet and proper management of medications. In this session, the leading causes of hypoglycemia are examined and analyzed from a patient management perspective.  This session seeks to provide the healthcare provider with tools necessary to properly coach patients who experience this preventable phenomenon.