Diabetes Management for Residents in Care Homes for Registered Nurses

Target Group:

Registered nurses working in Care Homes within the London Borough of Sutton.

Course Overview:

This is an interactive half-day study session on Diabetes Management for Residents in Care Homes, tailored to meet nurses’ educational needs.

It includes a combination of formal teaching and scenario discussions.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the session participants will have:

• gained knowledge of the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• gained knowledge of the pathophysiology of glycaemic control
• gained the ability to identify potential causes, signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia
• improved knowledge of hypoglycaemia treatments
• explored ways to manage hypoglycaemia
• improved knowledge of oral hypoglycaemic agents, injectable therapies and insulin
• gained knowledge on management of diabetes including blood glucose monitoring and diet
• explored potential complications residents with diabetes may encounter