Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
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This module will explain what type 2 diabetes prevention is, and the risk factors that contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. It will help you understand the social determinants that influence a person's risk, and give you the knowledge and tools to better support people under your care.
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What you'll get from this module
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By the end of the module you will be able to:
- Explain what type 2 diabetes prevention is
- Identify and explain risk factors for type 2 diabetes
- Identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes and offer them support including referral to appropriate prevention programmes
- Understand how social determinants of health impact type 2 diabetes risk
- Understand the importance of non-stigmatising language when supporting people at risk of type 2 diabetes
- Know how to support someone to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes and recognise the barriers they may face in accessing the right support
- Describe current referral pathways and understand how to access local prevention programmes and services.
Sections
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Resources
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CPD Library
The CPD Library contains all of the resources linked throughout the Type 2 diabetes prevention module.
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Your account
You can get information on your progress in your account section
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Questions
Contact the Learning Coordinator if you have questions