DIABETES CARE FOR THE ELDERLY - LEVEL 2 COURSE

The course includes the following units:

Unit 1 - The Nature of Diabetes

The following topics are included: What is diabetes?; Type 1 diabetes; Type 2 diabetes; Understanding the pancreas; What is insulin?; What is glucose?; Predicaments; Gestational diabetes; and Diabetes in the elderly.

Unit 2 - Identification of People with Diabetes

The following topics are included: Who has diabetes?; Who gets diabetes?; Symptoms of diabetes type 1; Symptoms of diabetes type 2; and Who will be tested?.

Unit 3 - Detection and Management of Diabetes

The following topics are included: Detecting foot problems; High blood pressure; Blood glucose control; Eye testing; Medication for diabetes; Insulin; and Care plan.

Unit 4 - Complications of Diabetes

The following topics are included: Atherosclerosis; Heart disease; Strokes; Diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy); Diabetic eye problems; Diabetic retinopathy; Cataracts; Glaucoma; Diabetic neuropathy; Susceptibility to infection such as urinary tract infections (UTIs); Skin and mouth conditions; Osteoporosis; Hearing problems; Impotence and erectile problems; High cholesterol; Gastroparesis; Ketones; Ketoacidosis; Hyperglycaemia; and Hypoglycaemia.

Unit 5 - Diet and Nutrition in Diabetes

The following topics are included: Diet; A few diabetic food myths; Losing weight with diabetes; Diets to avoid; Eating plan for a diabetic; Alcohol; Understanding carbohydrates; Fats; Proteins; and Water.

Unit 6 - Management of Diabetic Emergencies

The following topics are included: Diabetic ketoacidosis; Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS); Hypoglycaemia; and Hyperglycaemia.

Unit 7 - Management of Diabetes in the Elderly

The following topics are included: Depression; Seasonal affective disorder; Infections; Urinary incontinence in the elderly; and Gum disease in the elderly.

Unit 8 - Diabetic Foot Care

The following topics are included: Foot problems; Peripheral neuropathy; Charcot's foot; Arthritis; Gangrene; Tips to reduce problems with feet; Cause for concern; What to be observant of; and Points to be aware of when looking after a diabetics feet.

Unit 9 - Dealing with Viruses

The following topics are included: Viruses; Personal hygiene; The norovirus; Cleaning up; Food poisoning; Shingles; and Cold sores.