The Role of the Diabetes Educator in Diabetes Formulary and Medical Device Decisions

Abstract

It is the position of the American Association of Diabetes Educators that diabetes educators should be included as expert consultants for formulary decisions regarding diabetes medications and medical devices.

The Role of the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in the Hospital Setting

“…ensuring that hypoglycemia management orders accompany all orders for individuals on insulin and/or glucose-lowering medications; 9,11-43…”

“…Optimizing glycemic management in the hospital setting requires an understanding and use of effective and appropriate medications as well as consideration of cardiometabolic factors that influence the use of these medications. Diabetes care and education specialists have an important role in inpatient medication management by: • • leading interdisciplinary teams to establish glycemic targets, policies, protocols, and order sets that reflect current evidence; [35][36][37] • participating in diabetes-related formulary and medical device decisions; 39 • • evaluating and improving home diabetes medication regimens and promoting self-care; 26,27 • • educating on self-administration of any diabetes-related injectable medication (especially those new to insulin or noninsulin injectables) as soon as possible under supervision. 11,26,27 Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia Prevention and Treatment.…”