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Glucose Sensors: The Master Module

An overview of available glucose sensors, their use, accuracy, and tips for success.

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About this course

Gain an understanding of glucose sensors and their key differences. Find out ways to optimize usage and ensure you are able to trust blood glucose readings to make confident decisions related to managing diabetes. Find out how to make glucose sensors last longer by mastering optimal placement methods and techniques for handling allergies. Learn the art of interpreting glucose sensor reports effectively, avoiding overwhelm while extracting actionable insights.

Learning Objective

Students will gain an understanding of current glucose sensors, their use and reliability, effective site management, interpreting results, and expert insights into using them correctly. 

Course Features

  • Duration: 6 lessons, 50 minutes of video content

  • Language: English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish and autotranslated to 25 more languages

  • Accreditation: 0.5 European CME credits (ECMEC), 0.5 RIZIV/INAMI credit point, 1 Kwaliteitsregister V&V point, 1 Verpleegkundig Specialisten Register point, and 1 NVvPO Nascholing Praktijkondersteuners point.

  • Downloads: Transcript and additional PDFs

  • Availability: Desktop, Tablet & dedicated app for Phone
  • Community: Invitation to our monthly Zoom Expert meetings and ability to ask question below each video

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Curriculum & Preview

Preview Lessons


  • Introduction (3 min) 
  • Comparison of Different Sensor Types (8.5 min) 
    • Flash Glucose Monitors
    • Continuous Glucose Monitors
    • Do’s & Don’ts
  • Reliability of Glucose Sensors (8 min)
    • Accuracy of Glucose Sensors
    • Lag Time and Trend Arrows
    • Situations Warranting Fingerpricks
    • Do’s & Don’ts
  • Effective Sensor Site Management (9 min)
    • Optimal Sensor Site Management
    • Ensuring Sensor Longevity
    • Removal
    • Handling allergies
    • Contact Irritation
    • Do’s & Don’ts
  • Interpreting Sensor Results (5 min)
    • Types of Reports
    • Interpreting Reports
  • Expert Insights (2 min)

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Become Certified & Accredited

Upon successfully completing all course modules and assessments, you will immediately receive an official Diabetotech Diabetes Technology Expert Certificate of Completion.

 

Accreditation has been approved by

  • UEMS-EACCME (0.5 European CME credits)
  • RIZIV/INAMI (0.5 credit point)
  • Kwaliteitsregister V&V (0.5 point)
  • Verpleegkundig Specialisten Register (0.5 point)

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