Diabetes Awareness

·         Explain what 'blood glucose' is

·         Describe the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates

·         Define the terms:

o    Hypoglycaemia

o    Hyperglycaemia

·         Describe how insulin is produced in the body

·         Explain how insulin affects blood glucose levels

·         Describe what is meant by 'insulin resistance'

·         Describe what is meant by the term 'diabetes'

·         Outline the key features of Type 1 diabetes

·         Outline the key features of Type 2 diabetes

·         Explain the causes of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

·         Explain how gestational diabetes occurs

·         Identify risk factors associated with the development of Type 2 diabetes

·         Describe ways that individuals can reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

·         Describe the likely signs and symptoms of diabetes

·         Identify methods of assessing individuals at risk of Type 2 diabetes

·         Outline the process of screening for diabetes