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This course is part of HealthcareLink Learning Portal.
Introduction to Carbohydrate Counting course for Nurses
Speciality Classification
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Duration
30 minutes
Subject matter expert
e-Learning for Healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Endorsed By
NHS Health Education England
This session provides the knowledge required to calculate the carbohydrate content of foods for a well, newly diagnosed child with type I diabetes on a basal bolus regime.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Identify the carbohydrate content within food groups
- Calculate the amount of carbohydrate in a given food
- Calculate insulin doses
Carbohydrate is the main nutrient that affects the blood glucose level. During digestion, carbohydrates are broken down to release glucose into the blood.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should complete:
- Pathophysiology of Diabetes (172-10)
Instructors / Speakers
Charlotte Avann,
Paediatric Registrar
Charlotte (MbChB MRCPCH) is a general paediatric registrar working in the West Midlands with a special interest in diabetes.
Type
Title
Introduction to Carbohydrate Counting course for Nurses
Speciality Classification
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Child and family health, Child health/paediatrics/immunisation, Children and young peoples health, Maternal-child, Paediatric, Paediatric endocrinology, Paediatric and Neonatal Care
Provider Type
Education Provider
Duration
30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
Access Duration (in months)
12
Programs this course belongs to
Modules this course belongs to
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