DIABETES MELLITUS COURSE
This course aims to equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills on caring for people with diabetes. Caregivers will understand diabetes mellitus disease, able to handle diabetic emergencies (severe hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia), advice on well-balanced diet, sick day management and travelling tips, knowing the importance of foot care and keeping active, as well as performing home blood glucose monitoring and insulin injection for person with diabetes.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the end of the course, trainee is able to
Understand Diabetes Mellitus
Handle diabetic emergencies ( Severe hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia)
Perform home blood glucose monitoring
Perform insulin injection
Advise on a well-balanced diet
Advise on sick day management and travelling tips
Manage foot care
