Diabetes in Primary Care: A Practical Webinar Series for GPs - Session 3: Glucose Lowering Agents - What and when to use
This specialist‑led webinar series is designed to support General Practitioners in delivering contemporary and coordinated care for people living with type 2 diabetes and its complications.
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Developed in partnership between the Alfred Care Group, Bayside Health, and the South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN), and supported by the National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC), this 10-part series provides practical, case‑based education aligned with Australian guidelines and the realities of general practice.
Presenter
- Professor Anthony Russell – Director Endocrinology and Diabetes, Alfred Care Group, Bayside Health
Multidisciplinary Panel
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Vincent Ng – Senior Pharmacist Endocrinology, Alfred Care Group, Bayside Health
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Lynette Schroen – Diabetes Nurse Educator, Caulfield Community Health Services, Bayside Health
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Dr Adam Braithwaite – General Practitioner, Diabetes Connecting Care Clinic, Bayside Health
Chair
- Professor Anthony Russell – Director Endocrinology and Diabetes, Alfred Care Group, Bayside Health
This session will focus on:
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Choosing the right glucose-lowering agent at the right time
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Applying Australian guidelines in real-world general practice
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Understanding newer agents (SGLT2i and GLP1s) and evolving evidence
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Prioritising cardiovascular and renal protection
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Optimising and sequencing therapy over time