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Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

16th May 2024
11:30am - 12:10pm (GMT)
16th May 2024
11:30am - 12:10pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
Free
ONLINE

Description

A bite-sized webinar giving an overview of:

  • Diagnosing type 2 diabetes
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia
  • HbA1c targets
  • The annual review
  • The importance of lifestyle change
  • Assessing CVD risk

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This webinar is part of the LWN series provided FREE to increase accessibility to all

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Summary

Join the 40-minute webinar "Understanding Type 2 Diabets", presented by the esteemed Diabetes Nurse Specialist, Judy Downey. A bite-sized webinar giving an overview of: - Diagnosing type 2 diabetes - Metabolic syndrome - Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia - HbA1c targets - The annual review - The importance of lifestyle change - Assessing CVD risk Upon completion, delegates can receive a certificate of participation for Continuous Professional Development and gain access to presentation slides. The webinar is part of the LWN series and is freely available to enhance knowledge accessibility for healthcare professionals worldwide. Verification for chat participation during webinars and for future access to certificates is now open to all healthcare professionals across the globe. The webinar aims to foster professional development in healthcare and medical education, especially amidst financial crises and global disasters. Donations are welcome to offset back-office expenses and ensure the continuity of free webinars.

Learning objectives

1. Grasp a comprehensive understanding of how to diagnose type 2 diabetes, including the identification and interpretation of symptoms, lab tests, and other diagnostic methods. 2. Understand the concept and impacts of metabolic syndrome, non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, and the importance of HbA1c targets in managing type 2 diabetes. 3. Gain insight into the annual review process for type 2 diabetes patients, including the key components of the review, what to monitor for, and the process for evaluating progress. 4. Understand the role of lifestyle changes in the management of type 2 diabetes and to articulate the advantages and basics of dietary alterations, exercise, and other lifestyle intervention. 5. Learn how to assess cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in patients with type 2 diabetes and understand the relationship between diabetes and CVD, along with the strategies to mitigate CVD risk in these patients.
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16th May 2024
11:30am - 12:10pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
Free
ONLINE