Diabetes (type 1)

This e-learning programme has been developed to provide you with a broad spectrum of information to enable you to provide effective care for people with diabetes mellitus. It aims to enhance the contribution you make to the care of people with diabetes.

Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.

Learning Objectives:

• identify risk factors associated with developing diabetes
• distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• describe best practice in managing patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• recognise the various parameters that are used to judge metabolic control
• make recommendations to prevent the complications of diabetes or manage them should they occur
• provide guidance on monitoring diabetes in special cases, such as pregnancy
• enhance the contribution you make to the care of people with diabetes.

Diabetes in Healthcare is an introductory diabetes education tool for healthcare professionals covering Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

This resource is a regular source of news on best practice, new treatments or care, medical alerts and the latest research findings.

This resource provides information on travelling with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.