DIABETES MEDICATIONS: glucose lowering agents (GLAs)
Earners of this badge have demonstrated foundational knowledge in the management of diabetes using glucose-lowering agents (GLAs), They can explain the goals, pharmacological action, and administration methods of GLAs, including injectable therapies. They can apply Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) principles to promote safe and effective medication use, identify GLA classes, assess factors that influence medication choices, and devise strategies to overcome barriers to medication management.