Diabetes Awareness

Course Title:  Diabetes Awareness

Course length

Full Day

Maximum number of delegates

Price per Delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria

Introduction- Blood glucose in the blood

Explain what 'blood glucose' is

Describe the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates

Define the terms:

Hypoglycaemia

Hyperglycaemia

Insulin

Describe how insulin is produced in the body

Explain how insulin affects blood glucose levels

Describe what is meant by 'insulin resistance'

Diabetes – Different types and causes

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

Diagnosing 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