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Diabetes Management and Care
Section 1: Basics of Diabetes
1.1 Types of Diabetes: Detailed discussion on type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, focusing on causes, risk factors, and prevention strategies.
1.2 Diabetes Pathophysiology: Understanding how different forms of diabetes affect the body’s ability to process sugar.
1.3 Activity: Interactive diagrams and animations to illustrate how insulin functions in the body and what happens when this process fails.
Section 2: Monitoring and Management
2.1 Blood Glucose Monitoring: Techniques for checking blood sugar levels accurately using various devices.
2.2 Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia: Identifying symptoms and management strategies for high and low blood sugar levels.
2.3 Activity: Hands-on training with glucometers and continuous glucose monitoring systems, including data interpretation.
Section 3: Dietary Management
3.1 Nutritional Guidelines: Overview of dietary recommendations for diabetics, including carbohydrate counting and meal planning.
3.2 Impact of Diet on Blood Sugar: How different foods and eating patterns affect blood sugar levels.
3.3 Activity: Group workshop to create balanced meal plans based on real-life patient scenarios.
Section 4: Medications and Insulin Therapy
4.1 Oral Medications: Review of common diabetic medications, their actions, side effects, and administration guidelines.
4.2 Insulin Administration: Techniques for administering insulin safely, including injection methods and pump therapy.
4.3 Activity: Simulation exercises on administering insulin using injection pads and practicing dosage adjustments.
4.4 Activity: Scenario-based learning exercises on choosing the right cleaning agent
Section 5: Lifestyle Modifications and Patient Education
5.1 Exercise and Diabetes: Benefits of physical activity and specific recommendations for individuals with diabetes.
5.2 Patient Empowerment: Strategies for educating patients to manage their diabetes effectively, including motivational interviewing techniques.
5.3 Activity: Role-playing scenarios to practice patient education and support discussions.
Section 6: Complications and Management
6.1 Identifying Complications: Early signs of common diabetic complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular disease.
6.2 Management Strategies: Preventative care and management techniques to minimize the risk of complications.
6.3 Activity: Case studies to diagnose and develop management plans for complications.
Section 7: Assessment and Certification
7.1 Knowledge Assessment: A series of multiple-choice questions to evaluate your understanding of diabetes management.
7.2 Practical Assessment: Demonstrations of your ability to perform blood glucose tests, administer insulin, and implement dietary and lifestyle changes.
1.2 Diabetes Pathophysiology: Understanding how different forms of diabetes affect the body’s ability to process sugar.
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