About the Course
This course is designed to equip caregivers with essential knowledge and skills to manage individuals living with diabetes. It covers an in-depth understanding of the condition, including its causes, symptoms, short- and long-term complications, and management strategies. Participants will learn practical skills such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and nutrition planning, along with recognizing and addressing diabetes-related emergencies. By the end of the course, learners will confidently support individuals with diabetes, improving their quality of life and health outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
Define diabetes mellitus and describe its types, symptoms, and risk factors.
Explain the roles of insulin and the pancreas in regulating blood glucose levels.
Analyze and synthesize the physiological aspects of diabetes, including its short- and long-term complications, to design appropriate care interventions.
Apply practical caregiving strategies, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin injection, and nutritional planning, in real-life scenarios.
Perform footcare routines with attention to special needs of diabetes.
Respond effectively to emergency situations such as hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Diabetes
2. Pancreas Functions
3. Diabetes Complications
4. Management Strategies
5. Foot Care
6. Managing Emergencies