Specific LEARNING OUTCOME |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The participant will be able to |
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1. Demonstrate understanding of basic knowledge with regard to diabetes mellitus | ▪ Define the following concepts related to diabetes mellitus: diabetes mellitus, blood glucose, insulin, pancreas, hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia ▪ Describe normal regulation of blood glucose ▪ Name and explain the classification of diabetes mellitus ▪ Outline the clinical differences between diabetic mellitus type 1 and type 2 |
2. Explain risk factors and signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus | ▪ Identify and describe signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus ▪ Identify and describe risk factors of diabetes mellitus |
3. Educate and support diabetes mellitus people about healthy lifestyle | ▪ Describe the importance of early detection in diabetes mellitus ▪ Explain how to use FINDRISK TOOL to identify people at risk of developing diabetes mellitus Describe the healthy diets ▪ Explain diet that needs to be followed by diabetes people ▪ Explain healthy food guide pyramid and plate model ▪ Describe the role/benefits of physical activity/exercise in the prevention and management of diabetes ▪ List the examples of simple physical activities/exercises diabetic patients can engage in ▪ Describe the danger of alcohol on diabetes mellitus ▪ Describe the effects of smoking on diabetes mellitus |
4. Describe the management of diabetes mellitus and treatment adherence | ▪ Describe measures to be followed in management of diabetes ▪ Describe adherence to diabetic treatment ▪ Explain glucose testing |
5. Explain the prevention and care of complications of diabetes mellitus | ▪ List and explain the complications of diabetes mellitus. ▪ Describe management of mild and severe hypoglycaemia ▪ Outline general principles for foot care ▪ Describe management and care of complications by HBCs |