DIABETES MANAGEMENT (health, community & social care.)

Understand what is meant by diabetes State the epidemiology and risk factors of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Understand the diagnostic criteria and benefits of early diagnosis. Explain the process of monitoring diabetes. Explain current treatments options including diet and exercise. Explain the organisation of diabetes care and role of the multidisciplinary team. Suitable for: Benefiting individual learners this course will also benefit an organisation by having trained health care professionals who have a deeper understanding of diabetes mellitus. Users will gain skills in monitoring patients and planning interventions to improve patient care. It will instil best practice and make recommendations for improving practice. Users will be able to keep up to date, verify their completion of the course and work at their own pace.