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CPD modules

Blood glucose management in diabetes

  • Peer reviewed
  • Certificate
  • Learning time: 02 hrs
  • Last updated: 2022
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This learning module explores how blood glucose management and patient education are essential in diabetes care. It considers the link between blood glucose levels and the incidence of diabetes-related complications, and highlights the different monitoring strategies, particularly self-monitoring in people with type 2 diabetes.

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Intended learning outcomes

This learning module for nurses aims to highlight the role of blood glucose management in the prevention of diabetes-related complications, and to provide information on the different methods and approaches that can be used to monitor diabetes control.

After reading this module and completing the time out activities you should be able to:

  • Discuss the importance of effective blood glucose management in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
  • Identify recommended blood glucose levels in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
  • Discuss the use of urinalysis, HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) and self-monitoring of blood glucose in reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications.
  • Recognise patterns and trends in patients blood glucose levels.

This learning module is broken down into the following sections:

  • Aims & Intended learning outcomes
  • Introduction
  • Diabetes-related complications
  • Monitoring glucose levels
  • Self-monitoring of blood glucose
  • Frequency of blood glucose monitoring
  • Conclusions


Disclaimer

Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19/rcn-position

Paula Mayo, Lecturer in diabetes care, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, England.
Theresa Smyth, Nurse consultant in diabetes, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, and honorary visiting professor, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, England.


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