Diabetes Awareness Training

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who support people with diabetes, helping them to understand their diagnosis and how to manage their blood sugar (glucose)levels. It is appropriate for all healthcare professionals with little, some or extensive knowledge of diabetes. It is advised that you follow operating clinical guidelines set by your healthcare institution for diabetes management at all times.

This module will cover:

- Diabetes overview - causes, symptoms, effects
- Blood Glucose Meters
- Glucagon
- Blood, Urine, Ketone, C-peptide, Fasting, GAD and glucose tolerance testing
- Patient Care
- NICE target blood glucose levels

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Any copying in whole or in part of the text of this training programme is strictly prohibited. Moral rights of the author under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 are asserted.

This module will cover:

- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Care Plans
- Support
- Weight
- Insulin therapy and injections
- Complications

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Any copying in whole or in part of the text of this training programme is strictly prohibited. Moral rights of the author under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 are asserted.

This module will cover:

- Type 2 diabetes
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Medication
- Complications

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Any copying in whole or in part of the text of this training programme is strictly prohibited. Moral rights of the author under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 are asserted.

This module will cover:

- The role of the parent or caregiver
- Diagnosis and management
- Diabetes and pregnancy
- Preparing for pregnancy
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Handling birth and complications

© Interactive Healthcare Training Ltd.
Any copying in whole or in part of the text of this training programme is strictly prohibited. Moral rights of the author under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 are asserted.