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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
Time / 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
Time / 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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