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Diabetes management in aged care

Introduction

What is diabetes?

Diabetes myths

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Gestational diabetes

Signs, symptoms and diagnosis

Signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes

Management in the residential care setting

Blood glucose monitoring

Guidelines on blood glucose monitoring

How to measure blood glucose levels

Use of blood glucose measuring devices (Glucometers)

New technology for glucose self-monitoring

Continuous glucose monitoring

Insulin Pumps

Guideline 9.2.9 – First Aid Management of a Diabetic Emergency

Summary of Recommendations

Low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia or 'a hypo')

Recognition

Management

Use of glucagon to treat severe hypoglycaemia

High blood glucose (hyperglycaemia)

Ketoacidosis

When unsure if the blood glucose level is high or low?

Sick day management

Medicines for your diabetes

Medicinal treatment for different forms of diabetes

Types of diabetes medication

Tablets

Biguanide (Metformin)

DPP-4 inhibitors ('Gliptins')

SGLT2 inhibitors

Sulfonylureas

Non-insulin injectables

Insulin

Types of insulin

Administering insulin

Insulin pen devices

Insulin pumps

Healthy eating: A guide for older people living with diabetes

Nutrition

Staying hydrated

Healthy eating

Textured/modified and special diets

Do you struggle to chew or swallow?

Have you lost your appetite?

Shopping and cooking

Carbohydrate Counting

Low GI and Diabetes

Physical activity

Complications and screening

Annual cycle of care

Mental health

Foot care

Skin care

Eye care

Oral care

Diabetes Management Supports

What services does the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) provide?

The NDIS and Diabetes

Do you need a disability-related diabetes management plan?

What if you need someone to carry out your Diabetes Care Plan?

What is delegated care?

When would we fund training for a support worker?

What if you need a nurse for your disability-related diabetes support needs?

What if you need assistive technology to manage your diabetes?

Quiz

Welcome to the "Comprehensive Diabetes Care for Aged and Disability Support Workers" course, your essential guide to mastering diabetes management in care settings. As the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise among older adults and individuals with disabilities, the demand for highly trained support workers has never been greater.

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Welcome to the "Comprehensive Diabetes Care for Aged and Disability Support Workers" course, your essential guide to mastering diabetes management in care settings. As the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise among older adults and individuals with disabilities, the demand for highly trained support workers has never been greater. This comprehensive online course is meticulously designed to equip aged care and disability support professionals with the critical knowledge and practical skills required to provide exceptional, person-centered diabetes care.

Throughout this extensive program, you will explore the fundamental differences between Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, and learn to recognize crucial signs and symptoms. We delve deep into daily management strategies, including advanced blood glucose monitoring techniques, the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and insulin administration via pens and pumps. You will also gain life-saving skills in first aid management for diabetic emergencies, such as hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, ensuring you can act swiftly and confidently when it matters most.

Beyond medical management, this course emphasizes holistic care. You will discover tailored approaches to healthy eating for older adults, modified diets for swallowing difficulties, and the importance of physical activity. Furthermore, we cover the prevention of long-term complications through proper foot, skin, eye, and oral care. Finally, you will navigate the complexities of Diabetes Management Supports, including the NDIS and NDSS, empowering you to advocate for and implement effective disability-related diabetes management plans. Enroll today to elevate your caregiving expertise and make a profound difference in the lives of those living with diabetes.

Comprehensive Diabetes Care for Aged and Disability Support Workers

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            <p>The increasing prevalence of diabetes among older adults and individuals living with disabilities in Australia necessitates a highly skilled and knowledgeable support workforce. This comprehensive program is meticulously designed for aged and disability support workers seeking to elevate their clinical understanding and practical competencies in diabetes management. By engaging with this curriculum, care professionals will develop a robust foundation in identifying, monitoring, and managing various forms of diabetes, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centered care within residential and community settings.</p>

<p>Throughout this course, participants will explore a wide array of critical topics, beginning with the fundamental distinctions between Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, as well as the recognition of key signs and symptoms. The curriculum systematically progresses through essential daily management practices, including advanced blood glucose monitoring technologies, the administration of various diabetes medications such as insulin and oral tablets, and the implementation of tailored nutritional and physical activity strategies. Furthermore, the training provides vital evidence-based guidance on responding to diabetic emergencies, managing long-term complications related to foot, skin, and eye care, and navigating Australian support frameworks like the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Ultimately, this training empowers support workers to confidently execute delegated care plans and significantly improve the health outcomes of the individuals they support.</p>
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