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Introduction to Carbohydrate Counting course

Speciality
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.

Programs this course belongs to
Modules this course belongs to
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
Delivery
Title
Introduction to Carbohydrate Counting course
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
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Access Duration (in months)
12
Price:
$19.00
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