Course: Diabetes and Diabetic Emergencies

Course Summary:

Diabetes affects many people across the country, including people in your congregation. Most people manage the disease and lead long and healthful lives. However, a diabetic emergency is a real possibility in a church. Clergy, staff, volunteers, and churchgoers need to be prepared to act quickly in case of emergency. This 20-minute course will discuss diabetes, including the types, potential emergency situations, and how to encourage and support those with diabetes.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about diabetes, common symptoms, and the types of diabetes
• Understand how people with diabetes manage the disease
• Know about specific risks associated with diabetes and how to act quickly in a diabetic emergency situation
• Learn how your church can prepare diabetic emergency kits to help those in a low blood sugar situation
• Recognize how to support and encourage those with diabetes

Key Topics Include:

• What is Diabetes?
• Types of Diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational
• Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
• Managing Diabetes
• Types of Diabetic Emergencies
• Hypoglycemia
• Treating Hypoglycemia
• Hyperglycemia
• Treating Hyperglycemia
• Ketoacidosis/Diabetic Coma
• Medical ID Bracelets
• Children With Diabetes
• Diabetic Emergency Kits for Your Congregation
• Promoting Health and Wellness at Church
• Supporting Those With Diabetes
• Diabetes Resources

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