This study day is for all nurses and allied health who work with whānau living with Type 2 diabetes – whether you are looking to upskill or refresh your knowledge. It will cover a wide variety of topics plus an opportunity for case studies. Certificates for CME will be made available following the course.
Session timetable
8.30-8.45am: Registration and welcome.
8.45-9.00am: Karakia, introductions, and housekeeping.
9am- 9:50am: Pathophysiology of diabetes.
9:50-10:20: Principles of lifestyle management.
10.20-10.40am: Morning tea – provided.
10.40-11:30am: Medications – complication centric algorithm and when to consider insulin.
11.30am-12.00pm: BGL monitoring + CGM.
12.00-12.45pm: sick day + hypo management.
12.45-1.30pm: Lunch – BYO or visit the local cafes.
1.30-2.00pm: Health improvement practitioner.
2:00-2:45pm: Diabetes complications and management.
2.45-3:30pm: Case studies.
3.30-3.45pm: Services available for referral.
3.45-4.00pm: Final questions, evaluation and closing karakia.
To register, or if any queries, please contact Lauren Southgate, clinical diabetes specialist.
Registrations close 5pm, Wednesday 21 May or when places are filled. Numbers are limited so please book early.
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