Introduction to Diabetes (2-Day Course)
Course Description:
These two days of comprehensive training are designed for nurses, nurse
associates, pharmacists, paramedics, and other Allied Healthcare Professionals
(AHPs), and experienced healthcare assistants (HCAs) who are new to or fairly
new to the field of diabetes care. If you've recently started seeing patients
with diabetes, or are planning to; this course is tailored to provide you with
the fundamental knowledge and skills required to confidently care for
individuals with diabetes. The primary focus is on adults with Type 2 diabetes,
although key recommendations and signposting for patients with Type 1 diabetes
will also be covered.
Diabetes presents a significant healthcare challenge, costing the NHS £10
billion each year and impacting patients and their families. Primary care
professionals play a pivotal role in managing the ever-increasing numbers of
people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Good diabetes care is crucial and aligns
with national and local policies supported by robust NICE guidance.
These interactive days of learning will incorporate various methods, including
case studies, to help you progress from basic knowledge to a more confident and
positive approach in reviewing and managing patients with diabetes.
Day One
09.15 - Coffee and Registration
09.30 - Introduction and Course Objectives
09.45 - Setting the Scene:
- Screening, Diagnosis, and Pre-Diabetes
- Pathophysiology and Symptoms
- Remission in Type 2 Diabetes
10.45 - Coffee Break
11.00 - Diet & Diabetes:
- Healthy Eating
- Carbohydrate Awareness
- Range of Dietary Approaches
- Weight Management Services
01.00 - Lunch
02.00 - Benefits of Activity
02.15 - Foot Care and Diabetes
02.45 - Organising Structured Diabetes Care in Practice:
- QoF and the Annual Review
- Care & Support Planning
- 8 Care Processes and 3 Treatment Targets
03.15 - Case Studies
03.30 - Action Plan, Evaluation, and Resources
03.45 - Close
Day Two
09.15 - Coffee and Registration
09.30 - Review Progress Since Day 1
09.45 - Non-Insulin Medications
10.45 - Coffee Break
11.00 - Medication Management
01.00 - Lunch
02.00 - Complications Associated with Diabetes
02.45 - Hyperglycaemia, Hypoglycaemia, and Management of Illness
03.15 - Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring
03.30 - DVLA and Diabetes
03.45 - Competencies, Training, Resources, and Close
Key Learning Outcomes for Both Days:
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the physiology of diabetes and differentiate between Type 1 and Type
2 diabetes.
2. Discuss methods for diagnosing diabetes and provide information to
individuals newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
3. Describe approaches that support achieving remission in Type 2 diabetes.
4. Explain basic advice related to a healthy diet, various dietary approaches,
and carbohydrate awareness.
5. Discuss the modes of action of commonly used non-insulin medications.
6. Identify major complications that may arise in individuals with long-standing
diabetes and measures to limit or prevent them.
7. Describe key advice for patients regarding the recognition and appropriate
treatment of hypoglycaemia.
8. Discuss DVLA guidance concerning driving and diabetes.
9. Explain the risks of acute hyperglycaemia and provide advice to patients on
self-managing illness periods.
10. Provide examples of referral pathways to other services such as weight
management, secondary care, podiatry, structured education, activity, and
psychological services.
11. Describe the process of routine foot review and factors influencing diabetic
foot risk status.
12. Discuss local recommendations for the appropriate use of blood glucose and
ketone monitoring.
13. Explain the key components and processes of an annual diabetes review and a
self-management plan.
Join us for this comprehensive 2-day course via Zoom and enhance your ability to
provide effective diabetes care within primary care settings.