This study day is for primary care nurses and allied health who work alongside whānau living with diabetes. Technology is growing in the diabetes space, and while you might not be managing people on pumps, it will be helpful to speak the same tech language as your patients. Following feedback, we have included time to share ideas across the rohi.
8.45-9.00am: Arrival and registration.
9.00-9.15am: Karakia, whanaungatanga and housekeeping.
9.15-10.15am: What diabetes is that? Diagnosing T1, T2 or T3 in primary care, and does it matter? (Dr Ryan Paul).
10.15-10.30am: Meet the reps – speed dating style.
10.30-10.50am: Morning tea - provided and talk to reps.
10.50am–11.20am: Launch of new prescribing resources. (Helen Morton and Suzanne Moorhouse)
11.20–12.30pm: Look, touch and play with the technology, 15-minute rotation in groups - Dexcom 6, 7 & One+ CGM | Ypso Pump | Libre 2 & 3+ CGM | Tandem Pump
12.30-1.30pm: Lunch – BYO or visit the local cafes, and chat with reps.
1.30-2.30pm: The Ins and Outs of Continuous Glucose Monitoring for T2D (Rachel Sampson ADC)
2.30-2:35pm: Shake down and stretch.
2.35-3pm: Novel model of care. (Mahoe DIB team)
3.00-3.15pm: Living with tech – the patient voice. (Finn Morton)
3.15-3.45pm: Time to share.
3.45-4pm: Evaluation and close.
To register please email
Stephanie Given before 1 November to secure your place. Numbers are limited.
Kathy joined Pinnacle earlier this month as clinical diabetes specialist for Waikato, replacing the role previously held by Anne Waterman.
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