Understand the initial care of diabetes

Learning Outcome

1. Understand the social impact of diabetes

1.1 Describe how the experience of living with diabetes affects individuals in different ways

1.2 Describe how the attitudes and behaviour of others may impact on an individual with diabetes

1.3 Give examples of ways to improve social attitudes towards people with diabetes

1.4 Identify the legal rights of individuals with diabetes

1.5 Outline how the law relates to drivers who have diabetes

1.6 Explain why individuals who have diabetes should inform their employer

2. Understand how to work with individuals to manage diabetes

2.1 Explain the importance of a person-centred approach when working with an individual with diabetes

2.2 Describe how to support individuals to make informed decisions about managing their condition

2.3 Describe how to work with individuals to develop selfcare skills for managing diabetes

2.4 Outline the advice given to individuals with diabetes in relation to:

nutrition

exercise

lifestyle

2.5 Describe additional support individuals can access to help self-management of diabetes

3. Know how diabetes is monitored

3.1 Identify the normal range of:

blood glucose

blood pressure

3.2 Explain the importance of accurate monitoring of:

blood glucose

urine

blood pressure

3.3 Identify the equipment and tests used for monitoring diabetes

3.4 Describe the requirements for recording and reporting of diabetes monitoring activity

3.5 Explain how individuals can be encouraged to contribute to the monitoring process