This course covers a multitude of topics relating to type 1 diabetes. The majority of these are those that people with type 1 diabetes themselves have indicated as being areas that they wanted information on, when first diagnosed. Course content is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of experts, some of whom also have type 1 diabetes.

 

Designed For

The course is designed for adults with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, their family members and friends. However, the content is such that anyone with type 1 diabetes, regardless of diabetes duration, can still benefit.

 

Learning Outcomes

The course will cover a multitude of topics relating to type 1 diabetes, including:

the development of diabetes and differing types;

• Management of type 1 diabetes
• Insulin injections and pump therapy
• Capillary self-blood glucose monitoring
• Continuous and flash glucose monitoring
• Hba1c
• Hypo/hyperglycaemia causes and management
• Sick day management
• Dietary choices and benefits of exercise
• Preventing complications and maintaining good mental health
• The effects of alcohol, smoking and illicit drugs
• Funding to help with type 1 diabetes management
• The effect of type 1 diabetes on career choices
• Driving and travel
• Hospitalisation and surgery
• Pregnancy