Advanced Diabetes PITstop

You are applying for an advanced injectables course for diabetes. Funding is scarce and we have more applicants than places. Places will go to individuals who can demonstrate that the course will be put into practice by increasing the number of injectables started in primary care. You will need to seek approval from your PCN before applying.

You will need a mentor to supervise you during your course.  (please see information below for requirements of mentor)                              

Regular check ins covering the following:

Requirements for Mentor

• Revision of diabetes oral medications
• GLP-1 Agonists, including initiation using a structured care pathway
• Insulin: building the profile
• Injection technique
• Device workshop
• Detective work at review appointments focusing on injectables
• Insulin safety (self-directed learning)
• When is insulin indicated?
• Working through the PITstop insulin pathway to assess for insulin, initiate an appropriate insulin regimen and support the patient for the first 6-months: a case study approach
• Changing insulin regimens
• Dietary considerations and insulin, including minimising weight gain
• Decisions about injectable therapies: a case study approach
• Embedding the learning