Introduction to diabetes.
What is diabetes? What are the symptoms and what are the consequences? Can diabetes be healed? This introduction class will make you familiar with the disease, its different types and treatment options. No medical background required.
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Type 1 diabetes.
After a quick overview of the different types of diabetes, we will dive into the world of type 1 diabetes. Did you know only a minority of diabetics suffer from this insulin-dependent type of diabetes? We will have a look at diverse topics like the origins of this auto-immune disease, symptoms, medical disorders or why insulin is needed. We will also answer all the relevant questions like those about genetic dispositions or if type 1 is the most dangerous type of diabetes. In the last part of this class we will go over the treatment options available to type 1 diabetes patients in Belgium.Approximate duration: 2:00 hours
Type 2 diabetes.
After a quick overview of the different types of diabetes, we will discover the world of type 2 diabetes. What causes diabetes type 2? Can this chronic disease be avoided? What kind of symptoms are alarming? What treatment options are available in Belgium? How can the quality of life of type 2 diabetics be improved (and no, the answer is not you can't eat or drink any of the yummy stuff)?
Approximate duration: 2:00 hours
Gestational (a.k.a. pregnancy) diabetes.
During this class you will learn under what circumstances gestational diabetes can occur, how and when it can be diagnosed and what the related dangers are for mother and child. We will highlight potential measures to prevent this type of diabetes, as well as the immediate and future measures the mom will have to implement once the diagnosis is established.
Approximate duration: 2:00 hours
Prevention of diabetes.
Who's at risk of developing type 2 diabetes ? How can the development of type 2 diabetes be detected and prevented? This class is worth everyone's attention: type 2 diabetes has serious consequences ranging from sexual problems to blindness. A no-nonsense, eye-opener class!
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
The grey zone of diabetes: prediabetes.
Did you know many people are prediabetic and have no idea? Unaware of the consequences diabetes can have, many don't seem to care. This class will focus on early warning signs of prediabetes and proclaim the good news that there's a way out of it.
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Atypical types of diabetes.
Type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes are the most common types of diabetes. But what about the other types that are less known? Does MODY or LADA sound familiar? If not, this is your class!
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
The importance of therapy compliance & patient adherence.
Early diagnosis and suitable treatments are crucial in diabetes care. People with diabetes should understand what is going on in their body, how the prescribed treatment works and why it is so important to monitor sugar levels and symptoms correctly. Knowledge leads to adherence and adherence leads to success.
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Healthcare systems for diabetics in Belgium.
Belgium only. It's easy to get lost in Belgian healthcare systems for people with diabetes. With its 6 different governments and sometimes unclear split of legislative powers, Belgium is definitely a legal jungle. Did you know certain medication is only reimbursed for type 1 diabetics? And what about the test-strips, who gets it free of charge and how many can they get? This class is a good refresher, even for medical professionals dealing with diabetes on a daily basis.
Approximate duration: 1:30 hours
Balancing glucose levels in palliative care.
Palliative care means comfort care. This session will help medical professionals manage glucose levels of end-of-life patients to ensure maximal comfort.
Approximate duration: 0:30 hour
Interactions between orodental hygiene and diabetes.
Does this title surprise you? If that's the case we recommend this class. If you heard about mouth, teeth and diabetes but aren't convinced of this particular relationship yet, you will be after this session.
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Diabetic eye care.
Our eyes are worth gold. A diabetic person's golden eyes require immediate attention or even therapy. This class will explain how to implement a good eye care and folluw-up to prevent diabetes related eye damage. During this class, you will certainly see the light!
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Keeping the vascular system of diabetics healthy.
High blood glucose levels can damage blood vessels severely. Are you curious to know more about diabetes and other conditions, like the metabolic syndrome, that increase the risk of vascular complications? And how these can be preven Then please enroll for this class.
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Diabetes induced neuropathy.
Care givers should be aware of this nasty side effect of diabetes that can make the patient's life miserable. Serious injuries, burns and other issues are common consequences of diabetic neuropathy. What are the signs of nerve damage? How is diabetic neuropathy being diagnosed? What are the standard prevention and treatment options?
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Managing hyperglycemia.
Keeping glucose levels balanced is a daunting task that requires questioning, calculations and planning. It can be pretty exhausting and give a patient the impression that nothing works. Some will give up and think hyperglycemia isn't that much of a problem after all. This class will focus on the dangers of hyperglycemia, a patient's common therapy-related frustrations and give real-life and practical tools, tips and tricks to help everyone manage high bloodsugar levels.
Approximate duration: 0:30 hour
Insulin treatments: differences and similarities.
Belgium only. Even healthcare professionals get lost in the variety of insulins available on the market. Each one of these insulins has a specific action profile and characteristics. This class is for you if you need a refreshment and a recent update on insulin therapies. An up-to-date schematic overview will be provided.
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Oral antidiabetic medication.
The large variety of oral antidiabetic drug can be overwhelming but every drug is there for a reason. This class will give healthcare professionals a schematic overview of oral antidiabetic medication available in Belgium and their specific action profile, characteristics and side effects. A good update & refresher class!
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Non-insulin injectable treatments: GLP-1.
By now, everyone knows semaglutide, one out of several existing GLP-1's. This type of therapy, developed to treat diabetes, has taken the weight-loss market by assault. Are you curious to know how it works and why it is prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes? Sign up for this session!
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Diabetes & nephropathy.
One of the important functions of the renal system is to remove waste products and to balance the body's general condition. Diabetic nephropathy is a serious complication of each type of diabetes which can lead to kidney failure if not detected and treated timely. This class will guide you through every aspect of this life-threatening complication.
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
Diabetic ketoacidosis.
This critical condition, whereby the body produces excess blood acids due to insulin deficiency, requires immediate action and urgent care. This class will address topics like: who's most at risk, what are the typical warning signs and how bystanders can assist during this emergency situation. A critical class!
Approximate duration: 1:00 hour
An overview of insulin pens in Belgium.
There are many pre-filled and refillable insulin pens available in Belgium. In this class we will go over the features of each pen, the types of insuline they support, their pro's and con's and their coverage under the different health insurance plans. Sign up for this walk through the jungle!
Approximate duration: 0:30 hour