METFORMIN TO GLP-1S, EXPLORING TODAY'S DIABETES DRUG LANDSCAPE
Diabetes care is evolving fast—and dietitians need to keep up. This session delivers a practical, up-to-date look at today's diabetes medications, from metformin to SGLT2 inhibitors and the rapidly expanding world of GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP therapies.
Learn how these treatments impact appetite, weight, glucose patterns, and cardiometabolic health—and what that means for your nutrition recommendations. Grounded in real-world practice, this session helps you connect physiology to therapy and translate complex medication concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
Walk away with the confidence to integrate medication knowledge into counseling, interpret glucose trends, and better support patients navigating today's diabetes landscape.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
- Explain how metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 / GLP-1–GIP receptor agonists work and how their mechanisms influence clinical outcomes.
- Distinguish when and why one medication class may be favored over another based on weight, cardiovascular risk, and renal considerations.
- Describe indications for SGLT2 inhibitors for people without diabetes.
Live Event Date:
May 20, 2026
Expiration Date:
Apr 28, 2027
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 5.2.1, 5.2.5, 9.2.2, 9.2.3
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Total Cost:
1 Site Credit
About the Presenter: Mary Finckenor, MA, RDN, CDCES, BC-ADM, CSSD, CCPR
Mary Finckenor, MA, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM, CSSD, is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Nutrition Education and advanced certifications in diabetes care and sports dietetics. With more than 25 years of experience, she spent the majority of her career in Atlantic Health System’s Cardiac Rehab Program at Morristown Medical Center, specializing in cardiometabolic health and lifestyle-based interventions. She now practices at Advocare’s Princeton Cardiometabolic Health Center, where she focuses on diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Known for her dynamic, engaging presentation style, Mary is skilled at translating complex nutrition science into clear, practical guidance. She has presented at national, state, and local conferences, and is frequently invited to deliver corporate wellness programs throughout the greater New York metropolitan area.
