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An Update on Glucagon
Less than ten percent of people filled a glucagon prescription after a hospitalization due to hypoglycemia. In the past few years, a slew of new glucagon products have come to market. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he discusses how to optimize glucagon therapy with diabetes expert, Jamie Pitlick.
The GameChanger
Despite glucagon products being proven safe and effective, they are severely under-prescribed and underutilized. Patients that are at risk for level 2 or 3 hypoglycemia should be prescribed glucagon.
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Show Segments
00:00 - Introductions
01:54 - The Risk of Hypoglycemia
10:45 - GameChanger: New Glucagon Products
20:40 - Connecting to Practice: What Practitioners Should Know
25:11 - Closing Remarks
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
Guest
Jamie Pitlick, Pharm.D., BCPS, BC-ADM
Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
References and Resources
- GlucaGen - Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk. Revised in March 2021.
- Glucagon - Indianapolis, IN. Eli Lily USA.
- Zegalogue - Denmark: Zealand Pharma. Revised April 2021.
- Baqsimi - Indianapolis, IN: Eli Lily. Revised October, 2020.
- GVOKE - Chicago, IL: Xeris Pharmaceuticals. Revised August 2021
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CE Information
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the risk of hypoglycemia for patients with diabetes
2. Describe the differences in the glucagon products on the market in the US
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-22-402-H01-P
Initial release date: 11/07/2022
Expiration date: 11/07/2023
Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.