Table 1 CASCADE module content
Module 1: Living with Diabetes-challenges and choices | Module 3: Adjusting insulin - pros and cons |
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Identification of strengths, resources and abilities Why we need food - a healthy balance How insulin works - happy and unhappy cells What are carbohydrate foods and their effects Insulin regimens and their action profiles Enhancing motivation to change (Post module quiz) | When to adjust insulin When to get help (urgent and non-urgent) Recognising Hyperglycaemia When & how to treat hyperglycaemia Insulin stacking Using an insulin sensitivity ratio Adjusting insulin to food - CHO counting Enhancing motivation to change (Post module quiz) |
Module 2: BG testing - pros and cons | Module 4: Food, activity and exercise |
Reasons for testing BG levels HbA1c and complications Factors that influence the BG level (up and down) Recognising Hypoglycaemia How to treat Hypoglycaemia Enhancing motivation to change (Post module quiz) | Relationship between insulin action & exercise Blueprint for success |