Daphne E. Smith PharmD, CDE

Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care

The University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, IL

Dr. Smith is a member of the EndocrineWeb Editorial Board.

Daphne E. Smith, PharmD, CDE is a clinical assistant professor and clinical pharmacist-ambulatory care at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy. She is also a diabetes educator in UIC’s Diabetes Wellness Education Program, where she conducts diabetes evaluation appointments and teaches courses about diabetes medications.

Daphne has presented at numerous continuing education programs on topics including blood glucose monitors and diabetes management. She is a member of several organizations, including the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

She completed her pre-pharmacy education at Jackson State University in Jackson, MS, and Creighton University in Omaha, NE, before earning her Pharm D at UIC.

Disclosures:

Speakers' Bureau

Merck
Pfizer

Publications / Bibliography:

Smith, Daphne E. Type 1 Diabetes: 2007 Update. Tech Topics TM. Illinois Council of Health System Pharmacists. October 2007; 12(4): 1-28.

Smith, Daphne E. Type 2 Diabetes: 2006 Update. Tech Topics TM. Illinois Council of Health System Pharmacists. October 2006; 11(4): 1-28.

Smith, Daphne E. Protease Inhibitors. Pharmacy Clinical Newsletter. SSM-Diversified Health Services Spring 1998.

Smith, Daphne E. Intravenous Immunoglobulin Shortage. Pharmacy Clinical Newsletter.
SSM-Diversified Health Services Spring 1998.

Smith, Daphne E. An Overview of Contemporary Anticoagulants. Pharmacy Clinical
Newsletter. SSM-Diversified Health Services Winter 1997.

Smith, Daphne E. IV Bolus Administration of Ranitidine. Pharmacy Clinical Newsletter
SSM-Diversified Health Services Winter 1997.

Patients' Guide to Insulin: About Diabetes

The purpose of the Patients' Guide to Insulin is to educate patients, parents, and caregivers about insulin treatment of diabetes. By reviewing this information, you’re taking an important step to learn about diabetes and how insulin controls the disease to help you live a healthier life.

Blood Glucose Control

What You Need to Know about Insulin

Toxicologists, scientists, and pharmaceutical researchers have developed different types of insulin derived from and formulated with other compounds. Doctors and patients have many different types of insulin drugs to choose from including delivery methods and devices.

Insulin Delivery

There are different ways to inject insulin into your body; this is called insulin delivery. Syringes, pens, pumps, and jet injectors give many persons with diabetes options for their insulin delivery.

How to Store Your Insulin

Check the expiration date first. Do not use insulin past expiration.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Insulin

It is a good idea to prepare ahead of time to get the most from your doctor’s visit. Many patients write their questions down so as not to forget what to ask their doctor. The following list is provided to help you prepare for talking with your doctor.

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Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

Type 1 Diabetes Causes

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