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Online moduleUnaccredited ModuleDiabetes management and preventionThe Open University

Improving diabetes management

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Jess Major
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Online moduleUnaccredited ModuleDiabetes management and preventionThe Open University
2017-07-28

What is it about?

The aim of this module is to increase awareness of improving diabetes management. It was developed by OU health and social care academics in association with Diabetes UK; it  is a short online course (55 hours of learning) in our suite of transforming care short courses. Each transforming care course was developed following a period of consultation with practitioners active in their field and critically reviewed by Diabetes UK and academic experts. KG003 addresses types 1 and 2 diabetes and cover: standards of care; characteristics of empowering practitioner-patient relationships; medical management; screening for complications; risk factors as well as psychosocial aspects of diabetes. It incorporates a focus on workplace practice including regular opportunities for learners to reflect upon their own context and practice.

Who is it for?

It is suitable for any practitioners in health and social care who work with patients/service users with diabetes will benefit from this course. 

What will participants learn?

The module content includes:
- What is diabetes? Introduction to different types of diabetes and the parts of the body and physical processes involved in the development of this condition.
- Awareness of care looks at the team and service sector involved in diabetes care, standards for good care and the characteristics of an empowering relationship between practitioners and people with diabetes.
- Medical management explores the diagnosis of, and treatments for diabetes including insulin and non-insulin therapies.
- Screening for complications of diabetes discusses long-term complications, their effect on the person with diabetes, and the screening which is carried out to detect them.
- Monitoring risk factors for diabetes complications further discusses the risks of long-term complications and examines the diabetes annual review in detail.
- It examines the factors that increase these risks and how they are monitored.
- Hyperglycaemia and Hypoglycaemia consider some general principles for treating high and low blood glucose levels. Situations that cause variations in blood glucose control and how people with diabetes can manage these is considered as well.
- Psychosocial aspects of diabetes considers the psychological and the social consequences of living with diabetes.

How will it be delivered?
E-learning.

How will participants be assessed?
Although this course does not carry university credit, regular computer marked tests and self-reviews can be used to test your understanding. The course is entirely self-directed and does not include tutorial support.

What experience / qualifications do participants need?
There are no entry requirements.

Code
KG003

When is it?  
The module is delivered online students can register for and start studying as required.

Where is it?
The module is delivered online so students can study in place that suits them

University Contact Details
Name: Paul Armer
Email: paul.armer@open.ac.uk
Telephone: 0300 303 5303

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