Preventing and Managing Diabetes

1 in 20 Australians suffer from diabetes, with older Australians, making up most of the numbers. Preventing and managing diabetes comes in many forms. By completing these questions, learners will be able to recall previous knowledge and build upon their skillset in recognising and identifying appropriate strategies to support and monitor older Australians with diabetes and improve their current and future quality of life.

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By the end of this question set, learners will be able to:

• Recall key concepts about diabetes to interpret descriptions of the disease in care plans.
• Identify appropriate strategies for diabetes care to support diabetic older Australians and improve their quality of life.
• Recognise the complications caused by diabetes to identify and monitor associated health issues.

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1. What is diabetes?
2. Type 1 diabetes
3. Type 2 diabetes
4. Insulin resistance
5. Signs and symptoms
6. Hypoglycaemia
7. Causes of hypoglycaemia
8. Hyperglycaemia
9. Managing diabetes
10. Footcare
11. Skincare
12. Physical activity
13. Ketoacidosis
14. Measuring blood glucose
15. Insulin injection
16. Diabetic foot problems