Overview of Course
This course facilitates a comprehensive overview of Diabetes. It outlines the types, causes, risk factors, treatments and complications. It gives clear advice on blood testing for glucose levels and use of Insulin and other treatments. It incorporates practical and lifestyle advice and education of clients. It focuses on advice for wellness and sickness as Diabetes is a condition that affects both.
Aims of Course
This course aims to equip nurses and allied healthcare professionals with information that will enable them to provide safe effective care to Diabetics in their care
Course Objectives
On completion of this course you will understand Diabetes as a medical condition and its various types and treatments. You will be equipped to support your Diabetic Clients in their wellness as well as in their illness.
Target Audience
This Course is suitable for anyone who has an interest or a responsibility for caring for people with Diabetes.
Course Curriculum
- What is Diabetes
- Types of Diabetes
- What are the symptoms of Diabetes
- How is Diabetes managed
- Causes
- Type 1 Diabetes and Complications
- Type 2 Diabetes and Complications
- Sick Day Advice
- Hypoglycaemia
- Causes of Hypoglycaemia
- What to do if you have a "Hypo"
- Hyperglycaemia
- Causes of Hyperglycaemia
- Symptoms of Hyperglycaemia
- Treatment of Hyperglycaemia
- Normal Insulin Profiles
- Types of Insulin
- Rapid Acting Analogues
- Analogues
- Long Acting Analogues
- Insulin Regimes
- Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes
- Insulin Regimes Contd
- Recap on Regimes
- Insulin Delivery
- Insulin Storage
- Insulin Therapy Advantages
- Diabetes and Care of the older Service User
- Obesity and Diabetes
- Healthy Eating
- Physical Activity
- Key Team Members/Referrals
- Other Important Stakeholders
- Future Trends
- Useful Websites
- Quiz
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