Building Competency in Diabetes Education THE ESSENTIALS

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Module 2. Self-care related to the use of insulin or antihyperglycemic agents

Level

Knowledge

Level 1: Survival

a) Commits to taking diabetes medication as prescribed. b) Takes diabetes medication. c) Adequately describes care and storage of supplies. d) Measures prescribed amount of insulin accurately and safely. e) Demonstrates correct insulin injection technique; describes and explains the recommendations for consistency in rotation of injection sites. f) Aware of potential side effect of hypoglycemia: signs, symptoms, treatment. a) Describes the glucose-lowering effects of insulin on BG levels. b) Names type, time and amount of medication to be administered. c) Describes possible side effects of antihyperglycemic agents. d) States awareness of need to ask about potential interactions with other prescribed medications. e) Describes relationship of insulin (basal/bolus) to meal and basal needs. f) Uses correction factor or variable insulin dose scale appropriately. g) Aware of action for sick-day management. b) Applies principles of pattern management to adjust medication/insulin (dosage or time) in accordance with mutually agreed-upon guidelines (use of apps, CGM, Libre). c) Makes informed choices regarding insulin administration device (e.g. pen, pump) appropriate to regimen. d) Describes the rationale for the recommended time of diabetes medication administration. e) Describes methods of storing insulin/medication during travel. a) Makes informed choices regarding medication regimen. Describes the onset, peak and length of action of their diabetes medication(s).

Level 2: Basic

Level 3: Intermediate

Level 4: Advanced

a) Describes the possible influences of OTC medications on BG control.