When your Diabetes Medication is the Latest Craze: Diabetes Mellitus Medication Updates and Navigating Drug Shortages

Kristina Schmidt, PharmD, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES, shares updates in diabetes medications, including newly approved drugs, changing uses for existing ones, and their impact on diabetes care. She will share ways to navigate drug shortages, with strategies for therapy prioritization, alternative options, and practical advice for patient counseling and maintaining continuous care.

This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to join.

Kristina Schmidt, PharmD, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES, is a clinical pharmacist and certified diabetes care and education specialist at Stanford Health Care.