Introduction to diabetes GP2104

The course provides essential knowledge and skills for all healthcare professionals in primary care , enabling effective management  of diabetic patients using an evidence-informed and patient-centered approach.

Who can Attend:

This course is suitable for community clinicians,  practice nurses, dietitians and pharmacists. The  morning session covers Part 1 assessment of diabetic patients which is suitable for healthcare assistants

Content

• Understand the pathophysiology of diabetes and its effects on the body.
• Update knowledge of the current NHS Diabetes prevention programme
• Increase confidence in assessing and monitoring the patient with diabetes.
• Distinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and pitfalls of using HbA1c as a diagnostic tool.
• Understand the pros and cons of different classes of agent, prescribing in real impairment.
• Increase awareness of different types of insulin and how they work.
• Highlight pitfalls and risks involved in insulin therapy.
• Apply these options appropriately for safe patient care and management
• Recognise diabetes complications and manage these appropriately.

Delegates Receive:

• Online access to to the course resources and handouts
• Access to the online/webcast version of the course.
• 6 hours of CPD learning.
• Accreditation by CPDUK

*** This is a recorded zoom session