CPD – Diabetes Stages; What to Look Out For?

Diabetes is a disease when your blood sugar is too high. Blood sugar also called blood glucose is the human main source of energy. This disease develops because the pancreas can not make enough insulin. That will make glucose high in the bloodstream because the hormones can’t help it reach its final destination.

Moreover, having high blood glucose consistently can lead to complex health problems. Besides diabetes, it can cause heart disease, nerve damage, and even eye issues. Preventing this requires a regular diet. Therefore, you need to have a healthy weight and exercise more to prevent that disease. Consuming high-fibre foods can also help you get a healthy life.

What are diabetes stages?

Diabetes stages are the stages of chronic diabetes that progress in individuals. Therefore, having early detection can help patients manage the symptoms. This is because if they don’t have early intervention, it can damage their kidneys and lead to kidney failure. Understanding the stages of it can help patients to promote a healthy lifestyle.

To have a better understanding of diabetes, you need to know about insulin. It is a hormone made by the pancreas as the key to letting glucose spread in the bloodstream to produce energy. If the insulin cannot work as it is, it will lead to high blood glucose, called hyperglycaemia. Over time, if it is still happening it will damage the body and cause failure of various organs.

In addition to diabetes, there are three main types for you to understand. First, it is Type 1 which can develop at any age, this requires insulin treatment for survival. The second is Type 2 which is usually diagnosed in adults and a common type that develops in today’s world. The third is Gestational which occurs while pregnant due to high blood glucose. The third one is that can cause complications for the mother and baby. Furthermore, this course will cover all of that to provide learners with a wider knowledge of this topic.

Course Preview

The CPD – Diabetes Stages; What to Look Out For? covers necessary things to look for in the patient. Participants will have an in-depth understanding of diabetes progression and symptoms to look for. The goals are to help learners know the risk factors and implement management strategies to reduce symptoms. Here are the goals upon completing this session:

1. Recognise early signs of diabetes progression
2. Identify different stages and their characteristics
3. Care management and improving patient knowledge
4. Understanding the physiological changes

With this, participants can expect to detect early signs of diabetes. Therefore, they can apply practise to prevent complications in the future. Having early intervention can improve a patient's quality of life and leverage longevity. To achieve that, they need to have education first about this disease to foster their daily lives to stay healthy.

Syllabus

The syllabus of this course covers the details of diabetes and the impact of it. That also covers the warning signs and how to prevent it. The background overview and definition will be an opening. After that, you can get a thoughtful session with an expert in this field. These are the topics we cover:

• Role of insulin in glucose metabolism
• Diabetes stages and progression
• Risk factors and symptoms
• Medications and lifestyle modifications
• Preventing complications
• Care management and patient engagement

Admission Criteria

In the CPD – Diabetes Stages; What to Look Out For? there is no specific prior knowledge required to participate in this course. Participants simply need a willingness to engage in open discussions on this topic. Additionally, those with a healthcare background will find this course particularly valuable, as they can directly apply to their jobs.

Stages before diabetes

Diabetes does not come as it is. It may be caused by obesity, bad lifestyle habits, and genetics. Therefore, there are stages before it escalates. It may be explicit as the first early sign, so when the individuals are not aware, it will lead to insulin resistance. The details will be further discussed in the session, however here is the overview:

1. Healthy stages: Normal blood sugar levels within less than 100 mg/dL.
2. Insulin resistance: People may not be aware at this stage, but it can be detected through blood tests.
3. Prediabetes: Blood sugar levels start to become higher than normal in 100-125 mg/dL.
4. Early beta-cell dysfunction: Blood sugar fluctuations are more frequent, especially after meals. Without early intervention, it can lead to Type 2.

Type 2 diabetes stages

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease of insulin resistance. This type is characterised by impaired insulin production that leads to high blood sugar. It does not come suddenly but develops gradually over time. This type also often starts with prediabetes where the levels are coming to higher but not high enough for diabetes diagnosis. Therefore, individuals need to be more aware of this. Here are the stages that we will learn within this course:

1. Insulin resistance
2. Early type 2 diabetes
3. Progressive type 2 diabetes
4. Advanced type 2 diabetes
5. Severe diabetes complication

This course covers the management of type 2 diabetes which is dependant on the stage. If it is still early, lifestyle change can help regulate blood sugar levels. When the condition worsens, they will start needing medications. Along with that, all parties including individuals, families, and healthcare professionals need continuous monitoring. Furthermore, the details about care management on this topic will be provided in this course.

Type 1 diabetes stages

Type 1 diabetes is when the condition worsens to an autoimmune condition. In this stage, the immune systems attack insulin beta cells in the pancreas. As a result of this, the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin or no insulin at all. Unlike type 2, this type is mostly caused by genetics. Therefore, individuals need to look for their family history condition regarding this matter. Now, you can look at the stages that we will discuss later in this course:

• Autoimmunity with normal to abnormal blood sugar
• Significant beta-cell destruction
• Insulin deficiency

Furthermore, type 1 diabetes depends so much on lifelong insulin therapy. This can help their pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels. Therefore, it needs a thorough management focus on insulin administration. Changing lifestyle to have a healthy weight and diet can also prevent complications and make the patients have longevity. Taking this course will help individuals and professionals to have a wider overview of this stage.

Learn more about diabetes stages with CCM. 

Diabetes is a chronic disease that needs to be looked for. Taking this course with the College of Contract Management can help individuals understand the stage to be more aware. The CCM will provide you with a professional lecture in this field. Therefore, you can expect to have a fantastic learning session.

Moreover, this course is available online, meaning you can take it flexibly. That is because the CCM teams want to ensure equal education worldwide. With this, a student from all around the world can take part in their timezone. Now, it is better to claim your seat before it is fully booked. Let’s leverage your knowledge in this field with us!

The CPD – Diabetes Stages; What to Look Out For? programme schedule will be online soon on this page. Along with that, the materials will also be shared after you make payment. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the CCM team via live chat or email. They are available to assist you anytime!