Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements.

• Management
  • How to manage type 1 diabetes people in primary care and when to refer.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn to:

• Ensure that the person has appropriate access to the services provided by the diabetes specialist team.
• Provide appropriate care, education, information, and support for people with type 1 diabetes and/or their family/carers, including information on insulin treatment, managing hypoglycaemia, and 'sick-day rules'.
• Promptly identify and manage acute complications of diabetes, such as diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Minimize the risk of long-term complications of diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease, nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy, and psychological problems.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered