Introduction to Diabetes - Essential Guide

Course Content:-

This session is sponsored by AstraZeneca

1 - 2pm - Dr Craig Parkinson, Consultant from ESNEFT will cover the following topics:

• Diabetes: a metabolic disorder, causes and symptoms
• Screening, prevention, prediabetes
• Injectables and reviewing efficacy
• Oral therapies

2 - 4pm Emma Birbeck, Diabetes Specialist Nurse from ESNEFT will cover the following:

• Type 1 diabetes, diagnosis and management including 15 healthcare essentials (Diabetes UK)
• Ketone monitoring, indications and testing
• Blood glucose monitoring including HbA1c and flash glucose monitoring
• Hyperglycaemia; short term symptoms and management
• Hypoglycaemia; symptoms, treatment and long-term effects
• Promoting self-care, wellbeing and mental health management