When Your Diabetes Medication is the Latest Craze: Updates and Navigating Drug Shortages

GLP-1 receptor agonists are a growing part of diabetes care, with expanding uses and new therapies on the way. Kristina Schmidt, PharmD, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES, explains how they work, how to start and adjust dosing, strategies to reduce common side effects, and tips for navigating insurance, cost, and pharmacy stock issues. Set yourself up for long-term success with tips from a diabetes clinical pharmacist. Kristina Schmidt, PharmD, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES, is a clinical pharmacist and certified diabetes care and education specialist at Stanford Health Care. This talk is part of the Diabetes Wellness Group Monthly Webinar from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. Register for future webinars: http://l.ead.me/shl-events and learn about Stanford's Diabetes Care Program http://l.ead.me/shc-dcp Take 5 minutes for yourself. Check out Stanford Health Library's free mindfulness and meditation resources including guided meditations to help ease pain, aid in healthful sleep, promote successful surgery, and more: http://l.ead.me/shl-mindfulness