MODULE | STUDY UNIT | CONTENT |
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Module 1: Basic knowledge and classification related to diabetes mellitus |
Study unit 1.1: Description of diabetes mellitus and its classification |
▪ Concepts used for Diabetes mellitus and care ▪ Normal regulation of blood glucose ▪ Types of diabetes mellitus ▪ Clinical difference between diabetes type 1 and type 2 |
Study unit 1.2: Risk factors and sign and symptoms of diabetes |
▪ Signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus ▪ Risk factors of diabetes mellitus |
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Module 2: Prevention and control of diabetes | Study unit 2.1 Promotion of healthy lifestyle |
▪ Early detection of diabetes by FINDRISK tool) ▪ Healthy diets ▪ Healthy food guide pyramid ▪ Plate model ▪ Role of physical activity in the prevention of diabetes ▪ Physical activities for diabetic patients ▪ Benefits of losing weight ▪ Avoidance of alcohol ▪ Avoidance of tobacco use |
Module 3: Management of diabetes and prevention of complications by HBCs |
Study unit 3:1 Management of diabetes |
▪ Measures by HBCs to manage diabetes mellitus ▪ Role of HBCs in assisting adherence to diabetic treatment ▪ Knowledge of glucose testing and to assist diabetic patients on treatment |
Study unit 3: 2 Complications of diabetes mellitus and care provision by HBCs |
▪ Complications of diabetes mellitus. ▪ Hypoglycaemia, signs and symptoms, causes and prevention ▪ Diabetic foot problems, prevention of foot ulcer and amputation and wound dressing ▪ Management and care of complications by HBCs |