What is Diabetes

This topic broadly covers all aspects of diabetes management as a great introduction to this long-term health condition.

Depending on your chosen CDEP level, this topic aims to support you:

Be able to explain, in simple terms, what diabetes is. Be able to explain, in simple terms, what diabetes is. 1
Know that there are different types of diabetes. Know that there are different types of diabetes. 2
Be aware of risk factors and causes of diabetes. Be aware of risk factors and causes of diabetes. 3
Be aware of complications associated with diabetes. Be aware of complications associated with diabetes. 4
Be aware of the importance of self-care, diet and lifestyle in the prevention and management of diabetes. Be aware of the importance of self-care, diet and lifestyle in the prevention and management of diabetes. 5
Know that there are different types of treatment for diabetes. Know that there are different types of treatment for diabetes. 6
Be able to differentiate between Type 1, Type 2, gestational and other types of diabetes and their management options. Be able to differentiate between Type 1, Type 2, gestational and other types of diabetes and their management options. 7
Know that diabetes is a serious, life threatening condition that causes acute as well as chronic complications. Know that diabetes is a serious, life threatening condition that causes acute as well as chronic complications. 8
Be aware of the importance of the common diabetes tests and screening assessments and able to report abnormal readings. Be aware of the importance of the common diabetes tests and screening assessments and able to report abnormal readings. 9
Be aware of the prevalence and impact of diabetes across the globe and particularly in the UK. Be aware of the prevalence and impact of diabetes across the globe and particularly in the UK. 10
Be able to refer people with diabetes to appropriate specialist teams and/or structured education according to local guidelines. Be able to refer people with diabetes to appropriate specialist teams and/or structured education according to local guidelines. 11
Be aware of and actively support the implementation of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP). Be aware of and actively support the implementation of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP). 12
Be aware of and support the achievement of the NICE-recommended treatment targets for children, young people and adults living with diabetes. Be aware of and support the achievement of the NICE-recommended treatment targets for children, young people and adults living with diabetes. 13
Be aware of and actively participate in the National Diabetes Audit (NDA). Be aware of and actively participate in the National Diabetes Audit (NDA). 14