Diabetes Emergencies: Hyperglycaemia

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Updated 25 Jun 2023 Certificate ANCC Accredited

This Ausmed Course will focus on hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose levels) in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, which can have a catastrophic impact on the individual’s health requiring immediate hospital intervention.

Content

5 Video Units • 14 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Pretest
3 Questions
Defining Metabolic Disturbances
3 Questions
12m
Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic States
2 Questions
3m
Hyperglycaemia and Sick Day Management
4 Questions
10m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Identify patients at high risk of hyperglycaemia and initiate appropriate assessment, blood glucose monitoring, referral and pathology.

2

Use knowledge of the pathophysiology of dysglycaemia to assist people with diabetes to recognise and act on presenting signs and symptoms of hyperglycaemia.

3

Link recommended emergency management of hyperglycaemia to evidence-based nursing practice to minimise the risk of complications to patients.

Who it's for:

All healthcare professionals, especially credentialed diabetes educators.

Why it's needed:

Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic health condition in Australia. While hyperglycaemia is present when diabetes is diagnosed, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels may remain high once treatment is instituted. Studies have shown a strong, consistent relationship between hyperglycaemia and microvascular and macrovascular diabetic complications such as nephropathy and amputation respectively. Additionally, hyperglycaemia can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), an acute complication associated with a high mortality rate if not efficiently and effectively treated.

Due to the high prevalence of diabetes in Australia, healthcare professionals will encounter people with this condition and one of the most important goals in the management of diabetes and prevention of complications is good glycaemic control.

Purpose:

To provide healthcare professionals with current, evidence-based information concerning hyperglycaemia and its prevention and management, in order to prevent complications for the person with diabetes.

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Last updated25 Jun 2023

Published24 Mar 2022

Due for review19 Dec 2024
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