Understanding Diabetes
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This module will provide you with an overview of diabetes, and increase your knowledge and skills to effectively support people living with or at risk of diabetes.
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What you'll get from this module
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By the end of the module you should be able to:
- Explain what diabetes is
- Describe the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Name other types of diabetes
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of diabetes
- Identify the main risk factors of type 2 diabetes
- Recognise symptoms and use referral pathways for children
- Apply best practice guidance for diagnosis
- Understand the importance of getting the diagnosis right for treatment
- Identify when you may need to make a referral for specialist support
- Dispel myths associated with diabetes
Sections
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Resources
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CPD Library
The CPD Library contains all of the resources linked throughout the Understanding diabetes 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