Natural Medicines for Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Course Overview
This course explores natural supplements that may support blood sugar control and overall metabolic health in individuals with diabetes. Each module will focus on a specific supplement, its mechanisms, clinical evidence, safety considerations, and practical recommendations.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Describe the prevalence, risk factors, health implications, and therapeutic goals of type 2 diabetes.
• Explain the mechanisms of action of natural supplements for modulating glucose metabolism.
• Evaluate the clinical evidence supporting the use of natural supplements for type 2 diabetes management.
• Identify potential interactions relevant to natural supplements for type 2 diabetes management.
• Recognize common adverse effects of natural supplements used in type 2 diabetes management and develop monitoring strategies to ensure patient safety.
   

About the Author/Presenter 
Natalie Yates, PharmD, Assistant Clinical Editor at TRC Healthcare for NatMed, specializes in Natural Medicines. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of California, San Francisco. Before joining TRC in 2023, Natalie worked as a freelance medical writer and served as a clinical pharmacist at Marin Community Clinic and Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, focusing on medication management and the safe use of complementary and alternative medicines. Her professional interests include natural medicine research, preventative medicine, patient education, and mycology. Natalie is dedicated to helping integrate natural medicines with conventional treatments to improve patient outcomes.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician

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