Speaker(s): 

Bernie Eck, RPh, CDCES, – Clinical Pharmacist, Geisinger MTM Clinic, Scenery Park PA - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Stacy Coolbaugh, MBA, RDN, LDN, - Director, Outpatient Nutrition Services, Geisinger Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre PA - has nothing to disclose.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Understand the impact of glucocorticoids on blood glucose levels: Recognize how glucocorticoids (GCs) can lead to steroid-induced hyperglycemia (SIHG) and its implications for patients

• Understand the impact of steroid medications on blood glucose levels: Recognize how different types of steroids and their administration methods affect blood glucose.

• Monitor blood glucose levels effectively: Learn the importance of frequent monitoring and how to adjust diabetes management accordingly.

• Manage diabetes while on steroid medication: Get guidance on adjusting diabetes medication and insulin doses. 

• Educate patients and healthcare providers: Provide information on safe steroid use and diabetes management.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Stacy Coolbaugh, MBA, RDN, LDN; Angela Esherick, RDN, LDN, CDCES; Adriene Zook, PharmD, RPH; Amy Luzier Barrett, RN, MSN, MEd, and Joey Underhill have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None