Resources and Tools for Pharmacists
This section was specifically created to provide pharmacists with useful tools and resources necessary to promote optimal diabetes management.
When making recommendations to discontinue insulin sliding scale
-AGS Beers Criteria pocket pamphlet
-CDA 2008 Clinical Practice Guidelines
-Refer to "Evidence Against Insulin Sliding Scales" under "About Insulin Siding Scale" tab
Useful resources for managing diabetes in LTC
-AGS Beers Criteria
-LTC pocket reference for diabetes management by Nova Scotia Diabetes Care Program
-RxFiles: Individualizing Glycemic Targets for the Frail Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes
-Refer to "Diabetes Management in LTC" under the "Insulin Sliding Scale & LTC" tab
Educational tools (Nurses/Patients/Family members)
-Posters for symptoms of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia
-CDA hypoglycemia pamphlet (outlines steps for treatment)-Powerpoint presentation by Michelle Fong: ISS: a Mythical and Insane Practice
When making recommendations to discontinue insulin sliding scale
-AGS Beers Criteria pocket pamphlet
-CDA 2008 Clinical Practice Guidelines
-Refer to "Evidence Against Insulin Sliding Scales" under "About Insulin Siding Scale" tab
Useful resources for managing diabetes in LTC
-AGS Beers Criteria
-LTC pocket reference for diabetes management by Nova Scotia Diabetes Care Program
-RxFiles: Individualizing Glycemic Targets for the Frail Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes
-Refer to "Diabetes Management in LTC" under the "Insulin Sliding Scale & LTC" tab
Educational tools (Nurses/Patients/Family members)
-Posters for symptoms of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia
-CDA hypoglycemia pamphlet (outlines steps for treatment)-Powerpoint presentation by Michelle Fong: ISS: a Mythical and Insane Practice