Chronic conditions

Diabetes doesn't stop for a pandemic. This on-demand webinar will outline pragmatic ways that GPs play crucial roles in proactively managing diabetes during this pandemic. The presenters will show how to identify diabetes 'red flags' during this pandemic, and provide simple steps, resources and tips that will promote optimal diabetes patient health and address individual patient risks.

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in Australia today, and its management relies upon effective glycaemic control to minimise the risk of complications. This module aims to improve GP understanding of how to optimise insulin in type 2 diabetes.

Timely intensification of glucose-lowering medications to achieve target HbA1c is a key aspect of type 2 diabetes management. This program aims to support initiation or intensification of insulin therapy for patients who are currently not at their target HbA1c.

Heart failure is a significant health issue in Australia, with complex diagnostic and management methods that must be tailored to each patient. This ALM comprehensively covers the many stages of heart failure management including the identification of risk factors, diagnosis and investigations, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management, management of progression and comorbidities, the use of implantable devices and end-of-life care, and multidisciplinary care programs.

This module provides an overview of the current prevalence and impact of asthma in Australia, and will help you identify common challenges to providing optimal asthma care in primary practice. Participants will gain an understanding of the heterogeneity of asthma and the importance of tailoring treatment to the individual patient.

This module looks at the impact of asthma for patients with mild-to-moderate and severe disease, and helps you give your patients the tools to self-manage their condition. The module also explores the psychosocial factors that can increase the impact of asthma, and provides practical tips and resources for mitigating these.