Discussion: Diabetes and Drug Treatments

Module 4 Week 5: Diabetes

· Review required learning material

Discussion

· Initial post is due by day 3.

· Post a discussion on the differences between type 1, type 2, gestational and juvenile diabetes

· Select one type of diabetes to discuss one type of drug.

· Consider one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected. Discuss the drug, information on preparation and administration as well as dietary considerations related to treatment.

· Discuss the short and long-term impact the type of diabetes has on patients as well as the impact treatment has.

· Be specific when discussing pharmacology and the impact.

Response posts: Due by day 6

· Discuss a different type of diabetes than you did. Provide alternative drug treatments and information on patient education and treatment management.