Introduction to Diabetes (Study Day)

For full details about this Continuing Professional Development study day please see below:

Who is it for? This study day is suitable for health care professionals. It is especially suitable for health care assistants, students in the health care professions, or those newly qualified or recently returned to work.	Overview of content: • The epidemiological picture • Classification of diabetes • Screening for complications • Recognising and managing hypoglycaemia • Dietary and lifestyle issues • Change management
What is it about? This study day is for students who would like to gain an overview of diabetes and diabetes services, or who wish to refresh their knowledge on the subject.
How does it enhance practice? This introductory day to diabetes will equip you with the knowledge to understand diabetes and its management; to identify the key dietary and lifestyle issues; and enable you to take appropriate steps to help reduce the risk of complications associated with the disease. This knowledge will assist you when educating clients and empowering clients to self-manage their condition.

Delivery Site

University of Sheffield - Central Campus

If successful in your application for the course you will receive an offer letter with the exact details of the location of teaching, closer to the start date.

FromThe School of Nursing and Midwifery is based at Barber House, Glossop Road, Sheffield; opposite the Royal Hallamshire Hospital however teaching may take place across the University site. Please see a map below of the Central Campus. If you have any enquiries about the location of the teaching please contact the General Enquiry Line on 0114 222 2030.

Central-Campus-Map

Programme Leader/Contact Name:

Sally Underwood

Tel: 0114 222 2066 Email : s.underwood@sheffield.ac.uk