Pan Lothian Management of Diabetes for HCSWs
For Healthcare Support Workers working in all settings across Lothian.
This is currently a half day course for Healthcare Support Workers working in all settings across Lothian. You can choose to attend the course either in person or virtually.
| Date | Venue | Size of Class | Register |
| 09.00-1100 Wednesday, 15th January, 2025 | RIE | 30 | on eESS F2F |
| 0900-1100 Tuesday, 18th February 2025 | Seminar Room 1, Medical Education Centre, WGH | 30 | on eESS F2F |
| 1300-1500 Thursday, 3rd April 2025 | Houston Room, Medical Education Centre, SJH | 30 | on eESS F2F |
| 1300-1500 Wednesday, 11th June 2025 | Traprain Room, East Lothian Community Hospital | 30 | on eESS F2F |
| 0900-1100 Tuesday, 26th August 2025 | RIE | 30 | on eESS F2F |
| 0900-1100 Wednesday, 17th September 2025 | WGH | 30 | on eESS F2F |
| 1300-1500 Thursday, 2nd October 2025 | Houston Room, Medical Education Centre, SJH | 30 | on eESS F2F |
| 1300-1500 Wednesday, 26th November 2025 | Traprain Room, East Lothian Community Hospital | 30 | on eESS F2F |
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the different types of diabetes, risk factors for developing diabetes, how it can present and how it is diagnosed
- Demonstrate an awareness of diabetes complications, signs and symptoms to recognise and how to reduce risks
- Understand the important impact of both diet and lifestyle on diabetes management
- Demonstrate knowledge of why and when blood glucose and ketone levels should be monitored, understand results and report appropriately
- Develop an understanding of foot problems related to diabetes and learn how to assess and refer appropriately
- Understand how diabetes emergencies can develop, how to recognise the signs and symptoms and what action to take
- Understand the ways in which self-care can be supported and independence promoted
