Florence Academy

Uchechi Keke

Has completed Diabetes Awareness And Management delivered by Florence academy on 09 December 2022

Learning outcomes

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 professionals who may be involved in the care of someone with diabetes

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

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 professionals who may be involved in the care of someone with diabetes
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

About this course

This in-depth course covers the standard principles and best practice guidelines in relation to working with and supporting people living with diabetes. It looks at epidemiology of diabetes mellutis in the UK; possible complications and how to accurately measure and monitor blood glucose levels. Insulin safety and the management of emergency situations related to diabetes, including diabetic ketone acidosis (DKA) and hypoglycemia. This module is CPD accredited.

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