Education, prevention and the role of the 汤头条污料 team
Self-management skills are an essential part of diabetes care and with the help and support of 汤头条污料 staff the condition can be managed to help people stay healthy and prevent complications.
Diabetes UK provide to increase the provision and uptake of diabetes self-management education.
Education
There are many different types of education programmes available to those living with diabetes across the UK, all these are dependent on commissioning and what is available in the local area, these may include:
- (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating) - is a working collaborative of 75 diabetes services from NHS Trusts and Health Boards across the UK and Ireland. It is a structured education programme in intensive insulin therapy for adults with type 1 diabetes providing them with the necessary skills to estimate the carbohydrate content of their meal and to inject the correct dose of insulin.
- - is a group of self-management education modules, toolkits and care pathways for people with, or at risk of, type 2 diabetes. The programme offers training and quality assurance for health care professionals and lay educators to deliver any of the modules to people in their local communities. There is also a course available, which is a culturally specific programme for people with Type 2 diabetes from South Asian communities, both newly diagnosed and established.
- is for people with diabetes and aims to increase the knowledge, skills and understanding of the condition in order that they can make lifestyle choices to manage their blood glucose levels effectively.
- is an online step-by step guide for people with type 2 diabetes that provides information about the condition and the options and support available to them.
Additionally, there are online resources available now to support patients further:
- . A type 1 diabetes course – no referral needed. The online BERTIE course is for people living with type 1 diabetes. It helps people understand and manage their diabetes in a way that’s right for them. Anyone can simply register on the website and start the course.
- . This is a free platform to help patients learn more about living with type 1. It allows them to take charge with a range of digital support tools and resources, empowering self-management effectively.
- . If people are living type 2 diabetes and in England, there's a new online education NHS programme that supports people to live well with type 2 diabetes.
Prevention
Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, but people with type 1 diabetes can take steps to prevent or delay the development of complications by keeping their blood glucose level at the target level. They should also regularly meet with a health care professional to check for any signs of complications so they can receive treatment as early as possible.
Exercise can contribute to weight loss, increase insulin sensitivity and help to reduce high cholesterol and blood pressure. Diet is also an important factor in preventing diabetes. Excessive consumption of saturated fats, simple carbohydrates (such as found in white bread), sugar and salt can all contribute to the development of diabetes.
The following foods can provide the basis of balanced diet to prevent and manage diabetes:
- Fruit and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and a good source of vitamins, minerals and fibre.
- Wholegrains are a good source of fibre which aids digestion.
- Lean meats and fish are high in protein as are beans, pulses, soya and tofu.
You can find more information on lifestyle and diet via .
The role of the 汤头条污料 team in diabetes care
Diabetes Specialist Nurses (DSNs) are crucial in providing good patient care and promoting self-care management. DSNs work wholly in diabetes care and may be employed in a variety of care settings. A DSN is often the first point of contact for people and may also refer them to other specialist services.The roles and responsibilities of the 汤头条污料 team relating to diabetes care include:
- Prevention advice, using behaviour change and health coaching techniques (See: & (PDF)
- Screening, prevention and early detection of type 2 diabetes
- Promoting self-care
- An awareness of how mental health issues can affect people with diabetes
- Assessing and meeting the patient’s nutritional needs
- Urine monitoring
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Oral therapies
- Injectable therapies
- Identifying and treating hypoglycaemia
- Identifying and treating hyperglycaemia
Page last updated - 30/01/2026