Diabetes Awareness

Categories: First Aid, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care

Defining Diabetes
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Diabetes Symptoms
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
Cardiovascular disease
Nephropathy
Retinopathy
Neuropathy
Aims of medication
Treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Glucose monitoring
Finger-pricking
Flash glucose monitors
Insulin and Administering insulin
Types of medication
The honeymoon period
Primary and secondary failure
Eating well
Carbohydrate counting
Glycaemic Index (GI)
Keeping fit
Driving
Pregnancy
Sex life
Emotional impact
Illness

Course Content

Unit 1 – Introduction to Diabetes

Defining Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Symptoms

Unit 2 – Short-term Complications

Unit 3 – Long-term Complications

Unit 4 – Types of Treatment – Insulin & Medication

Unit 5 – Types of Treatment – Diet & Exercise

Unit 6 – Managing Everyday Life

Final Exam