Understanding Diabetes
Course Content
This comprehensive course offers a clear and accessible introduction to diabetes, designed specifically for learners in Ireland. Whether you're living with diabetes, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to understand the condition better, this course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage diabetes effectively.
Course Agenda
Understand what diabetes is and the difference between Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Learn how insulin regulates blood glucose and what happens when it doesn’t function properly.
Recognize symptoms of high and low blood sugar (hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia).
Understand diagnostic tests like HbA1c and glucose monitoring.
Explore treatment options — medication, insulin therapy, and diet control.
Learn the importance of balanced nutrition and physical activity.
Recognize complications: neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney disease, and cardiovascular risk.
Understand self-care and lifestyle management strategies.
Respond appropriately to diabetic emergencies.
Promote awareness, empathy, and ongoing support for people living with diabetes.
Course Agenda
Understand what diabetes is and the difference between Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Learn how insulin regulates blood glucose and what happens when it doesn’t function properly.
Recognize symptoms of high and low blood sugar (hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia).
Understand diagnostic tests like HbA1c and glucose monitoring.
Explore treatment options — medication, insulin therapy, and diet control.
Learn the importance of balanced nutrition and physical activity.
Recognize complications: neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney disease, and cardiovascular risk.
Understand self-care and lifestyle management strategies.
Respond appropriately to diabetic emergencies.
Promote awareness, empathy, and ongoing support for people living with diabetes.
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