Diabetes (type 1)

This e-learning programme aims to provide you with a general overview of the condition, diabetes mellitus. It includes information regarding the classification of diabetes, signs and symptoms, and criteria for diagnosis.

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 Outcomes:

• classify diabetes mellitus into its four distinct types according to aetiology
• provide estimates for the increasing prevalence of the disease by geographical location
• list the signs and symptoms of diabetes and the criteria for its diagnosis
• state the acute and long-term complications of diabetes
• describe the key objectives for the organisation of diabetic services.

This e-learning programme aims to support you to effectively assist patients with type 1 diabetes in managing their blood glucose. It focuses on the different types of insulins and insulin regimens available for the treatment of type 1 diabetes and the associated risks of insulin treatment.

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 Outcomes:

• outline the metabolic effects of insulin
• describe the differences between the main types of insulin
• discuss the various treatment regimens
• provide practical advice to patients on injection devices.
• critically evaluate the evidence base for tight glycaemic control as a means to preventing complications
• promote safer use of insulin.

This e-learning programme aims to enable you to support people with diabetes to effectively monitor control of the condition. It focuses on the blood glucose monitoring and targets for metabolic control in type 1 and type 2 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 Outcomes:

• provide advice to patients on testing of blood glucose
• make recommendations for glycaemic control based on the results of glycated haemoglobin testing
• recognise the pivotal role of patient education in empowering people with diabetes to better manage their condition
• list management targets for metabolic control to include the surveillance approaches for the early detection of diabetes complications (blood glucose, blood pressure and blood lipids).

This e-learning programme aims to develop your understanding of the impact of diabetes in pregnancy. It includes information regarding the main risk factors of diabetes during pregnancy and appropriate medical management strategies to ensure optimal control for women with diabetes who are pregnant.

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 Outcomes:

• list the main risks to mother and baby of diabetes in pregnancy
• describe the key health promotion issues to minimise the risk factors during pregnancy
• propose changes to treatment, where appropriate, for women with diabetes who are pregnant to ensure optimal control
• provide guidance on the management of gestational diabetes.

This e-learning programme has been developed to support you to recognise and appropriately manage a diabetic emergency. It includes information regarding the acute complications of diabetes and medical management strategies for diabetic emergencies.

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 Outcomes:

• list the acute complications of diabetes
• describe the symptoms associated with hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis and the hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state
• make recommendations for how each type of emergency should be managed
• provide advice to patients on the course of action they should adopt when they are unwell.

This e-learning programme aims to support you to enhance the contribution you can make to the care of people with diabetes in the prevention and management of long-term complications. It focuses on the microvascular and macrovascular complications that can occur in patients with diabetes and the steps that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of developing these complications.

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 Outcomes:

• describe the microvascular and macrovascular complications of diabetes
• list the risk factors for developing microvascular and macrovascular complications
• describe how the management of risk factors can reduce the likelihood of diabetic patients developing these complications
• outline current guidelines for the treatment of hypertension and dyslipidaemia in patients with 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.