Medical Emergency: Diabetes
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30 mins CPD
80% required to pass
Aims
The aim of this course is to be able to recognise and respond to signs of medical emergencies associated with diabetes.
Objectives
During this course you will learn:
- What is meant by the term diabetes.
- The difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
- About the prevalence of diabetes in the UK.
- About the complications of diabetes.
- What actions individuals can take to reduce their risk of complications from diabetes.
- About possible signs and symptoms of diabetes and how it is diagnosed.
- How diabetes is managed and monitored.
- How to manage hypoglycaemia.
- To signpost individuals, families and carers to advice, support and information about diabetes.
Topics covered
Other : Medical Emergencies
Date created
08/02/2017
Last revision
30/09/2024