Diabetes Awareness and Management

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

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