About this episode
Beyond the Vial, Transform Your Pharmacy Series: Diabetes Care & The Impact of Adherence 34.2 million Americans have diabetes. People want reliable information & education on better management of their diabetes. Many people feel challenged in accessing credible information about controlling their diabetes and for those who reside in rural or underserved communities, this issue is compounded. Community pharmacies are more accessible to patients than most primary care providers and serve as an ideal setting for the delivery of health education. This webinar & podcast will help pharmacists and pharmacy owners understand the opportunity to build a more robust diabetes management program including education, monitoring, and medication adherence with a goal to provide patients with a positive impact on overall metabolic control. Panelist Speakers: Ghada Abukuwaik RPh | Owner at CureMed Pharmacy Ghada Abukuwaik is the Head Pharmacist, President, and owner of CureMed Specialty Pharmacy in Clifton, NJ. CureMed offers point-of-care testing services and offers a Diabetes Self-Management Education program, as well as workshops on cholesterol management and nutrition, among others. Dr. Ani Rostomyan PharmD, BCPS, APH Dr. Ani Rostomyan is a Board-Certified Clinical Pharmacist and Holistic Health Coach specializing in Diabetes management and offers Pharmacogenomics consulting. Dr. Rostomyan has her own functional wellness practice that emphasizes personalized medicine, lifestyle choices, and a holistic guilt-free nutritional approach to health. Dr. Lisa Faast CEO DiversifyRx Dr. Lisa Faast is an innovator, an experienced business executive, and a leader in the independent pharmacy industry. With over 20 years of experience as a pharmacy owner, consultant, compounder, and businesswoman, Lisa is passionate about helping independent pharmacy owners thrive by focusing on diversifying and growing revenue streams. Garry Welch PhD, CSO SilverFern Dr. Garry Welch is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Silver Fern Healthcare. A foremost expert in the area pf behavior medicine for chronic disease care, Dr. Welch has 30+ years of clinical research experience on behavior change strategies for people with diabetes. About the PPN: The Pharmacy Podcast Network is the global leader in podcast content for the Business & Profession of Pharmacy. Since March 2009, the Pharmacy Podcast was the first audio blog for the pharmacy industry and has developed into a directory of over 40+ podcasts with different vertical informational themes. Collectively, over 2.5M downloads, more than 2,000+ episodes, and 30+ participating Pharmacists and Pharmacy Professionals hosting the podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices