Course Summary
Diabetes Mellitus is a serious long-term condition that occurs when the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood is too high. It is one of the leading causes of death in the UK and if left untreated, high blood glucose levels can cause serious complications.
There are a range of symptoms that could indicate that someone had Diabetes, these range from excessive thirst to feeling more tired than usual. Being able to recognise the symptoms of diabetes and knowing how our Carers can help our clients to manage the condition is essential.
This course will provide an overview of the condition, the common symptoms that might indicate someone has diabetes, methods of diagnosis, some possible treatments and common complications that can affect those with the condition.
Aim
The aim of the course is to provide learners with the basic principles of managing the care of a person with diabetes.
Learning Outcomes:
- By the end of the session the learner will be able to:
- Define the meaning of diabetes
- Know the common types of diabetes and their causes
- Identify the signs and symptoms of diabetes
- Understand diabetes and the associated complications
- Understand the treatment and management options for those with diabetes
- Understand the importance of annual monitoring of diabetic patients
Content of the course:
- What is diabetes?
- Diabetes statistics
- What is insulin?
- Types of diabetes
- Causes of diabetes
- Treatment
- Complications of diabetes
- Hypoglycaemia
- Hyperglycaemia
- Caring for a client with diabetes
- Healthy diet for diabetics
- Blood glucose testing
Assessment
Students will be tested formatively through questions and answers throughout the lesson and a formal MCQ test will be administered at the end of the session. A pass mark of 80% is required to successfully complete the course.