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Diabetes Awareness and Management
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This module aims to discuss the definition and types of diabetes, possible complications and both routine and emergency management. Insulin safety and the management of emergency situations related to diabetes will also be considered, as understanding what to do in these situations is important for patient safety.
19 Modules1 hour
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What you'll learn
- Define 'diabetes mellitus'
- Describe the different types of diabetes, and list associated common symptoms associated with each type
- Recall the epidemiology of diabetes mellitus within the United Kingdom
- Discuss possible complications associated with diabetes mellitus including: foot ulcers; kidney disease; diabetic neuropathy; and diabetic retinopathy
- Appreciate the various ways in which diabetes may be managed
- Know how to accurately and safely measure and record a resident's blood glucose
- Explain the importance of managing the blood pressure and cholesterol levels of people with diabetes
- Appreciate the importance of the multidisciplinary team in the care of those with diabetes, and recall the variety of health and social care professio
- Explain how diabetes may be monitored and appreciate the importance of screening to the care of people with diabetes
- Describe the necessary steps to take to ensure insulin safety and explain the importance of adhering to these steps
- Describe the ways in which independence in regard to diabetes management and care may be encouraged
- Recall the emergency management of hypoglycaemia, and describe what you would do in such a situation
- Recall the emergency management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and describe what you would do in such a situation
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define 'diabetes mellitus'
- Describe the different types of diabetes, and list associated common symptoms associated with each type
- Recall the epidemiology of diabetes mellitus within the United Kingdom
- Discuss possible complications associated with diabetes mellitus including: foot ulcers; kidney disease; diabetic neuropathy; and diabetic retinopathy
- Appreciate the various ways in which diabetes may be managed
- Know how to accurately and safely measure and record a resident's blood glucose
- Explain the importance of managing the blood pressure and cholesterol levels of people with diabetes
- Appreciate the importance of the multidisciplinary team in the care of those with diabetes, and recall the variety of health and social care professio
- Explain how diabetes may be monitored and appreciate the importance of screening to the care of people with diabetes
- Describe the necessary steps to take to ensure insulin safety and explain the importance of adhering to these steps
- Describe the ways in which independence in regard to diabetes management and care may be encouraged
- Recall the emergency management of hypoglycaemia, and describe what you would do in such a situation
- Recall the emergency management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and describe what you would do in such a situation
Modules
Module 1
What Is Diabetes Mellitus?
Module 2
Types Of Diabetes And Symptoms
Module 3
How Is Diabetes Diagnosed?
Module 4
Epidemiology Of Diabetes
Module 5
Complications Of Diabetes
Module 6
Management Of Diabetes
Module 7
Monitoring Blood Glucose
Module 8
Lifestyle
Module 9
Medication, Including Insulin
Module 10
Managing Blood Pressure And Cholesterol
Module 11
Importance Of The Multi-disciplinary Team
Module 12
Monitoring Diabetes
Module 13
Insulin Safety
Module 14
Encouraging Independence
Module 15
Emergency Management Of Hypoglycaemia
Module 16
Emergency Management Of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Module 17
Additional Information
Module 18
Summary
Module 19
References
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Frequently Asked Questions
Diabetes mellitus is a condition where blood glucose levels are too high. The main types are type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Learn more through NHS diabetes guidance and UK diabetes training.
Diabetes can cause foot ulcers, diabetic neuropathy, kidney disease and diabetic retinopathy. Regular blood glucose checks, screening and management can help reduce the risk of complications.
Diabetes management may include healthy eating, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring and medicines such as insulin. Blood pressure and cholesterol should also be monitored as part of diabetes care.
Hypoglycaemia means dangerously low blood glucose. Follow the person’s diabetes care plan and UK emergency guidance, give fast-acting glucose if they are conscious and seek urgent help if they are unconscious.
DKA is a serious diabetes emergency caused by a severe lack of insulin. Recognise symptoms promptly and seek urgent medical help. NHS guidance provides information on DKA and emergency diabetes care.