This episode provides an overview of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). We discuss the different brands and models of CGMs available, and how to determine which one is right for the patient. We explore who typically qualifies for using these devices and what patients can do if their insurance doesn’t cover them. We also explain the data that CGM’s provide and how healthcare teams can access and review this information to better inform patient care. We conclude with practical counseling points on using CGMs day to day.
SPEAKERS
Nick Ladziak, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES graduated from the University at Buffalo with his PharmD in 2015 and completed a PGY1 at Celebration Health in Orlando and an ambulatory care PGY2 at Buffalo Medical Group/University at Buffalo. Dr. Ladziak is a clinical pharmacist and team supervisor for Banner Health where he provides telehealth services including disease state management, transitions of care management, and polypharmacy medication reviews.
Andrew Tenpas, PharmD is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, joining the faculty in August 2021. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy in 2019. After graduation, he completed a PGY1 Community Pharmacy residency with UnityPoint Health in Cedar Falls, IA, followed by a PGY2 Ambulatory Care residency with the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
Erin Copi , PharmD, BCACP received her PharmD degree from the University of Toledo. She completed a PGY1 residency in Community Pharmacy at Michigan Medicine and a PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She currently works as an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist with Parkview Health in Bryan, Ohio. She is a member of the ASHP SAG on Ambulatory Care Pharmacotherapy and treasurer for the Toledo Area Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists.