Improving self-management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

This module aims to provide an insight into some of the challenges associated with self-management of diabetes and strategies that can be used to improve outcomes for people with diabetes. Healthcare professionals can engage in partnership working with people with diabetes to improve self-management of the condition and to identify when such individuals require additional support. Don't forget that you do not have to complete our two-hour learning modules all in one go. Tailor your learning to fit into your busy schedule by undertaking one or two sections at a time. You can stop and save your learning at any point and pick up where you left off when you return. Learning aims and intended outcomes Identify common self-management requirements in people with diabetes Recognise when an individual might require support with self-management of diabetes Discuss the importance of empowering people with diabetes to take control of their health and maintain glycaemic control Describe how you can incorporate solution-focused approaches into your practice to assist adults with diabetes 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

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3 Apr 2023

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