Building Competency in Diabetes Education THE ESSENTIALS

FOUNDATIONS OF DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT| 2-95

b) Uses guidelines for supplemental or anticipatory insulin doses to compensate for changes in food, activity, BG levels, illness, travel or other variable life situations. c) Makes informed choices about intensive therapy insulin delivery systems. d) Calculates/evaluates their correction factor or variable insulin dose scale. e) Recognizes the potential for technology to enhance decision-making.

BG = blood glucose; CGM = continuous glucose monitor; OTC = over-the-counter

Module 3. Self-care related to hypoglycemia

Level

Knowledge

Level 1: Survival

a) Defines hypoglycemia in a simple statement. b) Identifies potential and/or actual signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. c) States when and how to treat a reaction. d) States an example of a fast-acting carbohydrate to carry at all times. e) Describes type of diabetes identification to be carried (e.g. MedicAlert). f) Identifies the three most common causes of hypoglycemia and how to prevent hypoglycemia. a) Identifies BG range for hypoglycemia. b) Recognizes that signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia may change over time. c) Identifies potential impact of hypoglycemia on social and occupational concerns. a) Identifies consequences if hypoglycemia is left untreated. b) Takes preventive action if hypoglycemia is anticipated. c) Describes what to do if a meal is delayed. d) Support person demonstrates how to administer glucagon, if necessary. e) States how and when glucagon may be used. f) Defines hypoglycemia unawareness. g) Recognizes potential risk for hypoglycemia unawareness.

Level 2: Basic

Level 3: Intermediate