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This video course explores the definitions, risk factors and person centred approach to diabetes, enuring that care staff are well trained and able to look after individuals living with diabetes. This knowledge is essential for any organisation, as diabetes is one of the most common conditions among the elderly, affecting 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 in the UK.
Subjects covered include:
Understand the care and support needs, as well as the risks associated with diabetes • Understand the function of glucose and insulin • Define the different forms of diabetes • Appreciate the need for a person centred approach when helping manage the condition • Know the risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes • Understand the potential causes and symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
