Elective Module: Diabetes Care
In this module, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the key components involved in the nursing management of patients with diabetes, including:
- Introduction of diabetes
- Lifestyle intervention: Non-pharmacological management
- Pharmacological management
- Complications of diabetes
- Diabetes in special populations
- Juvenile diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
- Diabetes in elderly
- Diabetes & comorbidities
You will learn essential diabetes care practices through interactive engagement, clinical demonstrations, and real-world case scenarios. The training will guide you through correct techniques for blood glucose testing, insulin administration (including site rotation and angle of injection), recognition and immediate response to blood sugar imbalances, and strategies to prevent complications such as diabetic neuropathy and foot ulcers. By the end of this module, you will be equipped with the knowledge and hands-on skills to deliver safe, accurate, and patient-centered diabetes care in a clinical setting, empowering you to contribute to better glycemic control and improved quality of life for your patients.