Intermediate/Advanced Diabetes

This comprehensive course has been designed to provide a practical and in-depth approach to managing intermediate and advanced diabetes, focusing on more complex aspects of care. It equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and confidence to support patients through advanced stages of the disease. The course covers key areas such as oral medications, insulin management, and addressing metabolic issues, while also focusing on patient-tailored management strategies. From understanding the need for insulin therapy and monitoring blood glucose to managing complications like dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risks, this course ensures a well-rounded approach to diabetes care, with best practices for effectively managing the disease across different stages.

Course Objectives

• Confidently manage oral medications

• Recognise side effects and adjust dosages, taking a holistic approach to diabetes.

• View HbA1c as part of the bigger picture. Next steps on what to do when on a maximum medication dose.

• Make informed treatment decisions, helping patients understand injectables.

• Learn about GLP-1 and insulin types, different insulin management.

• Differentiate between insulin types and profiles, GLP-1 Agonists.

• Understand their role and benefits, then assess risks and benefits.

• Evaluate treatment options and development a comprehensive treatment plan.

• Integrate medications and lifestyle changes, including a practical session.

• Hands-on experience with medication and insulin.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate confidence in managing oral medications

• Identify side effects and adjust dosages as needed and analyse diabetes care holistically 

• Evaluate HbA1c as part of the overall patient picture, knowing when to initiate discussions about injectables

• dentify the right time to discuss starting insulin or GLP-1 therapy.

• Describe insulin types, profiles, side effects, and injection techniques.

• Explain the different types, side effects, and injection techniques for GLP-1 medications.

• Practice effective conversations on starting insulin or GLP-1 therapy, you will apply you knowledge through case studies.

• Analyse and apply course concepts to real-world scenarios.

• Develop personalised, effective treatment strategies for diabetic patients synthesise a comprehensive treatment plan.