Acarbose

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (44 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing concern worldwide, and in the USA in particular, with clinicians encountering the condition more frequently and at younger ages than in previous years. Acarbose is approved for treating adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet only or diet and exercise, depending on the patient's health status. This activity outlines the indications, contraindications, interactions, monitoring, and other therapeutic information pertinent to members of an interprofessional team in caring for patients using acarbose therapy.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the mechanism of action of acarbose.
  • Summarize the potential adverse effects of acarbose.
  • Describe appropriate monitoring for acarbose therapy.
  • Review interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication when using acarbose to improve patient outcomes for glucose control.

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COMMERCIAL SUPPORT: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is reported to the following Maintenance of Certification (MOC) boards:
American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
American Board of Pathology
  • Endocrine
  • GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary)
American Board of Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

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Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls specifically disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

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  • Name: 'Acarbose.jpg' Attribution: Contributes by Acarbose Wayne, NJ: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2011.

Reviews

Harry A. on 9/26/2021

Erika A. on 9/30/2021

Patrick G. on 10/14/2021

mikaela v. on 10/17/2021

None

Katherine W. on 12/18/2021

Trenna R. on 12/31/2021

Just need the patient population with some of these disease states or medications.

Irvin C. on 1/11/2022

na

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devin n. on 2/26/2022

Chandra D. on 10/4/2022

Frank K. on 4/18/2022

Amy R. on 5/6/2022

Mike B. on 5/13/2022

Ejaz J. on 5/22/2022

Charity L. on 5/30/2022

Stephen A. on 5/31/2022

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Maylin G. on 10/10/2022

YVELINE F. on 12/5/2022

richard k. on 12/6/2022

Brian C. on 12/10/2022

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Kecia T. on 12/26/2022

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Scott B. on 1/27/2023

Elizabeth C. on 1/27/2023

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Stephanie F. on 2/3/2023

Florence Y. on 2/17/2023

Bashiru B. on 2/22/2023

Julie E. on 2/23/2023

Rose F. on 3/1/2023

I appreciate this more in-depth assessment of acarbose and will be seeking out those StatPearls activities that similarly detail the other medication options for the diabetic state. I would also appreciate discussions regarding nondrug options for care, in particular the options that assist with weight loss.

Deborah B. on 3/2/2023

larry m. on 3/3/2023

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Mary C. on 4/26/2023

Lily L. on 4/30/2023

Rand P. on 5/2/2023

Nicole S. on 5/11/2023

Emily B. on 5/23/2023

Sharon B. on 5/27/2023

Arelly J. on 5/30/2023

Marc D. on 5/30/2023

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