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Pharmacotherapy
Stephen
Setter
Geriatric Focused Diabetes Managed Care
Dr.
Stephen Setter’s research focuses on the care older
adults receive for the treatment of diabetes and the
understanding of hemoglobin A1c by home health nurses
and the patients they serve. Dr. Setter specializes in the
care of geriatric patients in a community setting. He
works with high-risk patients with high medical needs
in their homes. Here, he educates patients on how to
use their medications appropriately, instructs them on
appropriate blood glucose monitoring, and often recommends
therapy to physicians that may improve glycemic control.
Additionally, therapeutic recommendations are frequently
made to better control blood pressure, lipid abnormalities,
and other related conditions such as diabetic neuropathy
or gastropathy.
Dr. Setter
also researches the impact consultant pharmacists
can have in the treatment of home-bound patients
with diabetes and the role the pharmacist has on
the health care team.
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Pharmacists
are an integral member of the health care team involved
with the care, education, and management of people with
diabetes. Virtually all people with diabetes are taking
multiple drugs, vitamins, or other supplements and patients
are often plagued by common medical conditions such as
constipation, pain, high cholesterol, and symptoms of
either hyper or hypoglycemia—all of which a pharmacist
can offer significant advice and recommendation on how
to manage. Pharmacists possess the specialized knowledge
and skills necessary to assist people with diabetes manage
their medications as well as their disease. Because pharmacists
have more frequent interactions with people that have
diabetes compared to other health team members, pharmacists
are in an ideal position to positively impact the care
patients with diabetes receive. A common reason for poor
glycemic control is a lack of proper education of those
with diabetes. A well-educated patient is more likely
to have better control of their diabetes and overall
be healthier than persons who lack knowledge and are
solely dependent on health care providers. Pharmacists
can significantly contribute to patients’ ability
to manage their diabetes and resultant quality of life
by providing diabetes education.
Contact
Information
Dr. Stephen Setter, PharmD, D.V.M., C.D.E.
Assistant Professor
Pharmacotherapy/Spokane
WSU Spokane Health Sciences
310 North Riverpoint Blvd., Box S
Spokane, WA 99202-1675
Telephone:
509-358-7730
E-mail: setters@wsu.edu
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