OVERVIEW

Diabetes Emergencies: Hypoglycaemia Course is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd.

First Published: 27 March 2022
Updated: 26 March 2022
Expires: 29 June 2023

Course Overview:
This Ausmed Course provides a comprehensive update on the causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms and management of a diabetes emergency: hypoglycaemia.

Topics:
• Defining and recognising hypoglycaemia
• Pathophysiology of hypoglycaemia
• Management of hypoglycaemia in adults and children
• Complex issues in hypoglycaemia

Need:
Potential complications associated with diabetes mellitus can be severe. Hypoglycaemia, a diabetes emergency, can occur due to a range of reasons. It can cause a great deal of anxiety, be very traumatic and may be life-threatening.

Strong awareness of the causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, management, and prevention of hypoglycaemia is essential if health professionals are to prevent harm and improve patient outcomes. Ongoing access to education that assists health professionals to remain well-informed about the latest evidence concerning hypoglycaemia is essential.

Purpose:
The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to increase your understanding of the cause, recognition and treatment of hypoglycaemia in a person with diabetes mellitus.

Learning Outcomes:
• Define hypoglycaemia for people with diabetes mellitus.
• Understand the physiology and symptoms of hypoglycaemia.
• Understand various treatment options for hypoglycaemia.
• Identify complex issues in hypoglycaemia.
• Understand what education to provide for people with diabetes.