The Pharmacists Are InThe Pharmacists Are In is the Canadian pharmacist Author: Lampyon Health Communications, John Papastergiou, Ajit Johal
The Pharmacists Are In is the Canadian pharmacist's guide to expanding and innovating scope of care within the pharmacy profession. Hosts John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal guide you in revolutionizing your pharmacy practice through discussions on point of care testing and monitoring, counselling strategies and implementing the latest in care best practices. HOSTS: John Papastergiou is a frontline community pharmacist owner, assistant professor at the University of Toronto and University of Waterloo school of pharmacies and an internationally recognized author, speaker, researcher and a point of care testing evangelist. John is passionate about developing and positioning community pharmacies to become a hub for monitoring patients for chronic diseases. In 2014, John was named Canadian Pharmacist of the Year and received the Ontario Pharmacists Association Mentorship Award. Ajit Johal is a practicing community pharmacist, clinical educator, and assistant professor at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has achieved advanced certification in Diabetes Care, Psychiatric Pharmacy, and Travel Medicine. He has successfully created a clinical pharmacy model by establishing and growing niche pharmacy practices. He provides educational programs and lectures locally, nationally, and globally on the expanded role of pharmacists in primary care. Podcasts on this channel are produced by Lampyon Health Communications. For more information, please email info@lampyon.ca . Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Harnessing Innovative Technology: The Pharmacist's Role in Advancing Diabetes Management
Friday, 27 December, 2024
In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal take a deep dive into the advancements in diabetes management. They discuss the significant benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for patients with diabetes, their potential to enhance patient engagement, and how they fit into the expanding scope of pharmacist care. They also highlight the importance of pharmacists in supporting lifestyle changes and improving glycemic control through efficient use of technology, providing practical advice for pharmacists looking to implement CGM in their practices. For related resources, more episodes and pharmacy content, visit www.ThePharmacistsAreIn.com! We are grateful to Dexcom Canada (ca.provider.dexcom.com) for their financial support of this educational program to help enhance the knowledge and education of pharmacists.