Diabetes

Highly Recommended Text 40 mins CPD 80% required to pass

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Aims

The aim of this course is to increase awareness of diabetes and to improve understanding of hypoglycaemia and how to respond to these events in the dental practice. 

Objectives

During this courser learners will:

  • Understand what is meant by ther term diabetes.
  • Be aware of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia.
  • Know how to manage hypoglycaemic events in the practice.
  • Know how to administer a glucagon injection.
  • Know how to measure blood glucose using a glucometer. 

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

  • What is meant by the term diabetes.
  • The signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia.
  • How to manage hypoglycaemic events in the practice.
  • How to administer a glucagon injection.
  • How to measure blood glucose using a glucometer. 

GDC Development Outcomes

C,D

Topics covered

Medical Emergencies

Date created

08/02/2017

Last revision

23/08/2023