• Deakin University

HND702.1 Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Explore how type 2 diabetes is managed through exercise, nutrition and medications.

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  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    10 hours
Overview
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Educators

Through this course we will explore how type 2 diabetes is managed through exercise, nutrition and medications. We will also hear from the practitioners in the field to expand our understanding.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • the contemporary, independent role of the diabetes educator and their role as an integral part member of an interdisciplinary team, working with people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs.
  • current clinical and self-management strategies for people with diabetes.
  • knowledge of the current evidence to explain the principles of physical activity and nutritional management for people with different types of diabetes and various treatment regimens.
  • the pharmacological properties and clinical evidence for current anti-diabetic therapies and medication delivery technologies for managing diabetes in specific client groups.
  • the causes, clinical manifestations, management and prevention of acute complications and diabetes-related emergencies.
  • knowledge of the current evidence to create a tailored diabetes management plan for individuals with diabetes at specific life stages.

Who is the course for?

This course is for Deakin University postgraduate students.

Who will you learn with?

Virginia Hagger

Dr Virginia Hagger is a RN-CDE, who has worked in the diabetes field as a clinician, program manager and researcher. She is the Course Leader for the Grad Cert in Diabetes Education.

Who developed the course?

Deakin University

Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.

  • Established

    1974

  • Location

    Melbourne, Australia

  • World ranking

    Top 280Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

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