Fitness to Control Blood Sugar

CEimpact Podcast

The power of physical fitness in managing diabetes is transforming patient care. Join us this week as we discuss how pharmacists can significantly enhance patient outcomes by integrating exercise education into their practice, alongside traditional medication management.
The GameChanger
Incorporating brief but impactful conversations about the importance of physical fitness into patient consultations can significantly enhance diabetes management.
Guests
Mark Smith, Jr., PharmD, CDCES, AFAA-CGFI
Pharmacist
UAB Medicine

Ian Haywood, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES
Clinical Pharmacist
Baptist Memorial Hospital

Reference Materials
The Role of Exercise in Diabetes
Physical Activity and Diabetes Position from the ADA

Supplemental Continuing Education Courses
Glucose Whisperers: The Role of CGMs in Pharmacy Practice - 1hr
Guardians of the Glucose Galaxy: The Rise of CGMs - 1hr
Pharmacy and Continuous Glucose Monitoring: The Sweetest Pairing - 6.5hrs
Additional GameChangers Episodes
Continuous Glucose Monitors
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CPE Information

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the impact of physical fitness on diabetes management.
2. Identify strategies for educating patients on exercise and diabetes.
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-224-H01-P
Initial release date: 08/05/2024
Expiration date: 08/05/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.

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Chapters

1. The Impact of Physical Fitness (00:00:00)

2. Overcoming Exercise Barriers for Diabetics (00:13:56)

3. Advancements and Motivation in Diabetes Management (00:17:34)

4. Physical Fitness and Diabetes Management Strategies (00:32:06)