course information

The purpose of this one day course is to introduce / refresh participants knowledge and skills in the essential aspects of diabetes management in their practice setting.

aims and objectives

• Identify their current knowledge of diabetes care and how confident they feel about offering advice to a patient with diabetes and or their family.

• Identify the main differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the implications this has for the management of the person’s diabetes.

• Understand the purpose and outcomes of the main treatment options for people with diabetes.

• Discuss the importance of addressing the person’s needs and how regular clinic visits impact on the management of diabetes.

• Discuss how to build relationships and establish an environment that enables the person with diabetes to take an active role in their diabetes management.

course contents

Overview

• Aetiology and diagnosis of type 1 and type 2

• Difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

• Implications for practice

• Management goals

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Type 1

• Treatment and management options

• Carbohydrate awareness

• Challenges in self-management

• Hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia

• Screening and the annual review

 

Type 2

• First line treatment and step-wise options

• Food choices and relation to risk

• Activity and type2 diabetes

• Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes

• Screening and annual review

 

Supporting people with diabetes and their family

• Seeing the person not the disease

• Consultation skills

• Ongoing support needs

 

Specific sessions can also be offered in

• Food and lifestyle messages for diabetes

• Annual review and screening including foot care advice

• Blood glucose monitoring

• Consultation skills and relationship building

• Complications and treatment options

who should attend?

• Nurses

• HCAs

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