Evidence based management of diabetes
Hours of learning: 16
Publication date: January 2016
Aim
To provide health professionals with the knowledge to deliver evidence-based care to patients with diabetes.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this course you should be able to:
- identify risk factors associated with developing diabetes
- distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- describe best practice in managing patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- understand the various parameters that are used to judge metabolic control
- make recommendations to prevent the complications of diabetes or manage them should they occur
- provide guidance on monitoring diabetes in special cases, such as pregnancy
- enhance the contribution you make to the care of people with diabetes.