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HSC S 10 Diabetes awareness
1. Understand diabetes
- 1.1 Define the term ‘diabetes’
- 1.2 Outline key features of type 1 diabetes
- 1.3 Outline key features of type 2 diabetes
- 1.4 Describe signs and symptoms of diabetes
2. Know risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes
- 2.1 Identify risk factors associated with the development of type 2 diabetes
- 2.2 Describe ways that individuals can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- 2.3 Outline the long-term health consequences of developing type 2 diabetes
3. Know the treatment and management options for individuals with diabetes
- 3.1 Outline the treatments and other support available for individuals with diabetes: • nutritional • medication • exercise
- 3.2 Describe the importance of support from others for the individual with diabetes
- 3.3 Give examples of tests used to monitor diabetes to include: • annual tests • daily (or more frequent) tests
4. Know how to respond to hypoglycaemia
- 4.1 Define the term ‘hypoglycaemia’
- 4.2 Identify the causes of hypoglycaemia
- 4.3 List the signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia
- 4.4 Describe actions to take if an individual is hypoglycaemic
5. Know how to respond to hyperglycaemia
- 5.1 Define the term ‘hyperglycaemia’
- 5.2 Identify the causes of hyperglycaemia
- 5.3 List the signs and symptoms of hyperglycaemia
- 5.4 Describe actions to take if an individual is hyperglycaemic
6. Understand the links between diabetes and other conditions
- 6.1 Describe the impact of intercurrent illness on individuals with diabetes
- 6.2 Outline how treatment for diabetes may be required to change in response to intercurrent illness
- 6.3 Describe the links and possible complications between diabetes and: • dementia • depression • pregnancy • cardiovascular disease
7. Understand how to work safely when monitoring individuals with diabetes