Foundation Diabetes – An exciting Journey into better Diabetes Care

✓ CPD accredited

Course Objectives

Days 1 & 2: Foundations of Diabetes Care

• How to diagnose diabetes accurately and effectively
• Interpreting key test results, including HbA1c, cholesterol, Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (ACR), and estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
• Introducing the nine essential diabetes care processes, with a focus on:
  • Foot health checks to prevent complications
  • Oral health care as a crucial aspect of diabetes management
  • Physical measurements to monitor overall health
  • Eye care screenings for early detection of complications
  • Understanding the significance of ACR in identifying kidney disease risk
  • Smoking cessation support as part of a holistic care plan

Day 3: Enhancing Diabetes Care Through Lifestyle and Holistic Management

• Recognising the importance of diet and lifestyle interventions in diabetes care
• Encouraging a culturally appropriate approach to consultations, ensuring patient engagement and adherence
• Understanding the impact of co-morbidities and learning how to work efficiently within a multi-disciplinary framework

Learning Outcomes

Day 1 & 2:

• Understand what diabetes is
• Learn about the pathophysiology of diabetes
• Explore the journey towards the diagnosis of diabetes
• Understand how to diagnose diabetes
• Learn the significance of HbA1c, cholesterol, eGFR, and ACR in diabetes management
• Introduce the 9 care processes for diabetes management

Day 3:

• Explore diet and lifestyle in detail – how education can make a difference
• Understand the importance of diet in relation to health
• Understand the importance of staying active in relation to health
• Ensure cultural appropriateness in health education and management
• Consider health inequality in diabetes care
• Learn how to manage the diabetes consultation – working smarter
• Address co-morbidity – including CKD, cholesterol, and hypertension in diabetes management

Attendee Feedback

“I hope to apply what I have learnt during this session to improve my patients care and health.”
Salaried GP

“I now feel more confident in recognising and responding to hyperglycaemia/hypoglycaemia and supporting patients in making better food choices.”
HCA

“Rebecca and Leo are excellent trainers. They added fun aspects to the session which helped the information stick, I cant wait to attend future sessions.”
Physician Associate