Diabetes education modules
In 2002, the IDF Consultative Section on Diabetes Education (DECS) developed an International Curriculum for Diabetes Health Professional Education as a step towards implementing a model of care for diabetes that is supported by skilled multidisciplinary teams.
While feedback on the Curriculum was positive, the need for supplementary content was identified. In response, DECS developed a modular CD-ROM- and paper-based resource containing more than 800 slides with detailed speaker notes.
The modules include sections on the pathophysiology and classification of diabetes, psychological issues and behavioural change; nutritional issues, physical activity and self-management. The activity slides facilitate group work on a variety of diabetes therapies, and short- and long-term complications. The modules also contain questions and answers that can be used to gauge participant’s knowledge during presentations.
The supporting material presented in this package is divided into five sections. A sixth section provides information on group work and case studies to assist course providers in the consistent and appropriate delivery of the information.
Course facilitators will need to undertake some preliminary work to ensure that they are familiar with the content, and, where relevant, adapt it to meet local needs. Please refer to the leaflet accompanying this CD-ROM (Education modules Leaflet.pdf) for tips and recommendations on how to prepare a course, on how to view and print the slides, and to view sample programmes.
For the first five sections, each individual module is also available in audiovisual form, presented by the respective authors.
The DECS members welcome any feedback you may have on this new comprehensive diabetes education resource. You can mail your comments to decs@idf.org.
Downloads
The modules are available to download below by section (the PowerPoint files for each section have been grouped into one zip file). Individual modules are only available for download as audiovisual presentations made by a speaker.
The presentations listed below are available to view in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Download Section 1 modules (848KB, zip) | |
1. Diagnosis, classification and prevention of diabetes | |
2. Role of the healthcare professional in diabetes care, education | |
3. Behavioural change | |
4. Teaching and learning | |
Download Section 2 modules (1.7MB, zip) | |
1. Nutrition - Aims and principles | |
2. Nutrition assessment | |
3. Dietary education | |
4. Nutritional needs of people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes | |
5. Physical activity | |
6. Self-management | |
Download Section 3 modules (387KB, zip) | |
1. Pharmacological management: blood glucose-lowering medicines | |
2. Pharmacological management: insulin | |
3. Complementary therapies | |
Download Section 4 modules (245KB, zip) | |
1. Hypoglycaemia | |
2. Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state | |
Download Section 5 modules (1.9MB, zip) | |
1. Diabetic retinopathy | |
2. Macrovascular disease | |
3. Diabetic nephropathy | |
4.1 Diabetic neuropathy | |
4.2 Wound healing | |
4.3 Foot education | |
Download Section 6 modules (77KB, zip) | |
1. Instructions for role play | |
2. Instructions for exercise | |
3. Case studies: type 1 diabetes | |
4. Case studies: type 2 diabetes |
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Sections 1 to 5 contain Microsoft Powerpoint (PPT) files. Section 6 contains PDF documents.
If you have problems viewing the slides, please contact the IDF Executive Office at communications@idf.org and specify which version of Powerpoint and operating system you are using.
To order a hard copy of the CD-ROM and leaflet, go to the IDF Shop.
The IDF Diabetes education modules are also available in Portuguese and Spanish. Requests to translate the modules in other languages should be addressed to the IDF Executive Office at communications@idf.org.
IDF wishes to thank Eli Lilly (major sponsor), Becton Dickinson (sponsor) and GlaxoSmithKline (contributor) for their unhesitating support of and encouragement for this project. The audiovisual presentations were made possible thanks to the International Diabetes Federation Europe Region and an educational grant from Eli Lilly.
