Course Overview:The "An Understanding of Diabetes, Point-of-Care Blood Glucose Monitoring, and Insulin Administration" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for the effective management of diabetes, including blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration. Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires careful monitoring and timely administration of insulin. This course offers in-depth training to ensure healthcare professionals can confidently provide optimal care for individuals with diabetes. Course Duration:  1 day (6 hours) Course Content:By the end of this course, participants will be able to:1. Define Diabetes2. List the types and causes of diabetes3. Discuss the management of diabetes4. Explain the function of blood glucose monitoring5. Explain how to monitor an individual’s blood glucose according to their individual plan of care6. Outline the Six Steps to Insulin Safety7. Discuss how to administer an individual’s insulin according to their individual plan of care8. Describe reporting and recording procedures9. Summarise how to manage diabetic emergencies Course Objectives:1. Comprehend Diabetes Fundamentals: Understand the pathophysiology, types, risk factors, and complications of diabetes.2. Perform Point-of-Care Blood Glucose Monitoring: Develop proficiency in using blood glucose monitoring devices and interpreting results for patient care.3. Administer Insulin Safely: Learn various insulin administration methods, including injections and insulin pumps, while ensuring proper dosage calculations and patient education.4. Manage Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia: Recognise and manage hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes through appropriate interventions.5. Promote Patient Education: Understand the importance of educating patients about diabetes management, medication administration, lifestyle modifications, and self-monitoring.6. Collaborate for Comprehensive Care: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive diabetes care, considering patient preferences and needs. Assessment and Certification:Participants will undergo practical skills assessments, written assessments, and potentially role-playing scenarios to evaluate their understanding of diabetes management, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin administration. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Diabetes, Point-of-Care Blood Glucose Monitoring, and Insulin Administration."Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Course Overview:
The "An Understanding of Diabetes, Point-of-Care Blood Glucose Monitoring, and Insulin Administration" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for the effective management of diabetes, including blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration. Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires careful monitoring and timely administration of insulin. This course offers in-depth training to ensure healthcare professionals can confidently provide optimal care for individuals with diabetes.


Course Duration: 
 1 day (6 hours)


Course Content:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Define Diabetes
2. List the types and causes of diabetes
3. Discuss the management of diabetes
4. Explain the function of blood glucose monitoring
5. Explain how to monitor an individual’s blood glucose according to their individual plan of care
6. Outline the Six Steps to Insulin Safety
7. Discuss how to administer an individual’s insulin according to their individual plan of care
8. Describe reporting and recording procedures
9. Summarise how to manage diabetic emergencies


Course Objectives:
1. Comprehend Diabetes Fundamentals: Understand the pathophysiology, types, risk factors, and complications of diabetes.
2. Perform Point-of-Care Blood Glucose Monitoring: Develop proficiency in using blood glucose monitoring devices and interpreting results for patient care.
3. Administer Insulin Safely: Learn various insulin administration methods, including injections and insulin pumps, while ensuring proper dosage calculations and patient education.
4. Manage Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia: Recognise and manage hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes through appropriate interventions.
5. Promote Patient Education: Understand the importance of educating patients about diabetes management, medication administration, lifestyle modifications, and self-monitoring.
6. Collaborate for Comprehensive Care: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive diabetes care, considering patient preferences and needs.


Assessment and Certification:
Participants will undergo practical skills assessments, written assessments, and potentially role-playing scenarios to evaluate their understanding of diabetes management, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin administration. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Diabetes, Point-of-Care Blood Glucose Monitoring, and Insulin Administration."
Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Guardian Angels Training

Gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for effective diabetes management with our course on blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration. Ideal for healthcare professionals.

An Understanding of Diabetes, PoC Blood Glucose Monitoring, and the Administration of Insulin

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Overview
The diabetes training course covers essential topics such as blood sugar monitoring, medication management, healthy eating, and lifestyle adjustments. Enhance your understanding of diabetes and empower yourself with the tools to lead a healthier life.
Diabetes is serious. It can be life-threatening, however, people with diabetes can live long, healthy lives if their condition is kept well-controlled. In this training course, we explain what diabetes is and what to look out for. We cover how it is diagnosed and how to provide care and support to a person living with diabetes.
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What will I learn on this course?


Develop knowledge of causes, signs, and symptoms of diabetes
Understand the short-term and long-term complications of diabetes and how to prevent them
Understand the importance of blood glucose monitoring
Recognise the various forms of treatment for diabetes, including insulin, medication, diet, and exercise
Understand how diabetes impacts a person's daily life, including driving, pregnancy, sex life, and emotional wellbeing
Certification
Successful candidates will receive certification of achievement.

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Diabetes is serious. It can be life-threatening, however, people with diabetes can live long, healthy lives if their condition is kept well-controlled. In this training course, we explain what diabetes is and what to look out for. We cover how it is diagnosed and how to provide care and support to a person living with diabetes.

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