Promoting Excellence in Diabetes Care

Continuous GLUCOSE MONITORING For Type 2 diabetes

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)  for

Type 2 Diabetes in General Practice

This is a free online learning module for general practitioners and primary care clinicians involved in the management of type 2 diabetes in the community.

PURPOSE: 

  • To enhance primary healthcare professionals’ understanding of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology and its application in managing type 2 diabetes.
  • To bridge knowledge gaps and promote the adoption of CGM in primary clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.
  • To provide practical skills in interpreting CGM data for informed decision-making in diabetes care.

GOAL: 

  • Equip primary healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge about CGM, enabling them to integrate it effectively into diabetes management plans.

OUTCOME: 

✔️ Participants who complete this activity will receive a total 3.5 CPD hours in the following CPD type and approved to the RACGP CPD Program:

  • 3 hours (EA) Educational Activity
  • 0.5 hours (RP) Reviewing Performance
  • Total 3.5 CPD hours

✔️Agreed and approved Learning outcomes are listed below:

  • Describe the role of CGM in the management of blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes
  • Identify the different CGM devices that are on the Australian market and compare their specifications/ capabilities are
  • Describe how CGM can be applied in clinical practice
  • Demonstrate your ability to interpret CGM download data
  • Describe how to assist people with type 2 diabetes to improve their blood glucose and general well-being

COURSE MODULE:

  • Chapter 1: Module Learning Objectives

  • Chapter 2: What is Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)  

  • Chapter 3: Evidence of Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Type 2 Diabetes 

  • Chapter 4: Will it take us more time? 

  • Chapter 5: Identifying Suitable Candidates with Type 2 Diabetes for CGM

  • Chapter 6: What CGMs are available in Australia?

  • Chapter 7: CGM Minimum Standards in Australia and New Zealand (anzCGM) 

  • Chapter 8: Navigating Access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes 

  • Chapter 9: How are the CGMs applied?

  • Chapter 10: How do we interpret CGM data? 

  • Chapter 11: Integrating CGM into the Diabetes Management Plan 

  • Chapter 12: Case Studies – Putting learning into action 

  • Chapter 13: Summary of Key Points 

  • Chapter 14: Further Reading and Resources  

  • Module Learning Assessment  

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