Current estimates put the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK at 3.5 million. As a care practitioner, it is likely you will be supporting someone with diabetes so it is important you understand the disease and how best to manage it. This course covers type 2 prevention and remission, diabetic checks and monitoring, and identifying and responding to a hyper or a hypo.
Learning outcomes
You will understand the two main types of diabetes and the differences between type 1 and type 2
You will know the factors that puts someone at risk of developing diabetes, and what it means to be 'pre-diabetic'
You will be able to advise and support individuals on reducing the risk of developing diabetes, and lifestyle changes that can increase the likelihood of remission for people with type 2 diabetes
You will feel better able to spot the signs and symptoms of diabetes, hyperglycaemia, and hypoglycaemia
You will understand the importance of blood glucose testing, and regularly checking the condition of feet and eyes
Advantages of this course
The risk of developing diabetes increases with age, so good practice guidelines for elderly care home residents are included in this course
There are resources for health and social care practitioners, or carers, who support diabetics and may need to administer insulin or monitor insulin administration.
Website and video resources are utilised to explore life with diabetes, dementia and diabetes, and promoting healthy eating and exercise in more detail
There is also suggested extra reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge, as well as an Activity section which underpins the knowledge you have gained and gets you thinking about the practical application of the learning
