Diabetes Assistant هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This course is aimed at community leaders (eg teachers) who will be able to utilize the knowledge gained in the course and to impact awareness bout diabetes as well as to have an understanding of appropriate referral for professional intervention. The Dasman Center Education epartment ill offer this course which  will  comply with the requirements of the AADEEach course will consist of three consecutive levels which will be ffered alternately in English and Arabic. Students are expected to attend all three courses to obtain a comprehensive understanding of Diabetes hich is so prevalent in the region.

Week 1 

Introduction to Diabetes1

 History, Signs and Symptoms, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Blood glucose monitoring, Dietary Aspects, Insulin Resistance, hysical activity, Diabetes Therapies (OHA and Insulin)Practica – blood glucose monitoring, A1c, specific urine tests, log books, case studies, njection devices, injection technique

Week 2

Introduction to Diabetes 2  

Short term complications including hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, Hyperosmolar nonketotic comas, sick days, ketoacidosis, surgery, trauma, elf management, Pregnancy Practica – ketone testing, case studies

Week 3

Introduction to Diabetes 3

  Long term complications F neuropathy, PVD, cardiovascular disease, nephropathy, retinopathy, sexual dysfunction – male / female, sychological aspectsPractica – Microalbuminuria testing, cholesterol testing, blood pressure, retinal screening, case studies