The following Learning Modules are available:

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Module 1: Diabetes Products

In this module you will find hints on how to help someone choose a blood glucose meter, and lancing device (finger pricker). Included are charts and pictures to help you and your customers with product recognition and features. Topics in this module include:

• Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Blood Glucose Meters
• Lancet Devices
• Insulin
• Insulin Delivery Devices

Module 2: Healthy Eating

This module will cover the nutritional management for people with diabetes. It aims to provide you with a broad overview of healthy eating for people with diabetes, the Glycemic Index and some of the frequently asked questions people with diabetes have with regards to healthy eating. Topics in this module include:

• Healthy Eating
• Glycemic Index
• Australian Dietary Guidelines
• Frequently Asked Questions

Module 3: Lifestyle

Pharmacists and pharmacy assistants are a frequent contact and source of information for many people with diabetes. Questions regarding lifestyle issues and diabetes are bound to arise. Module 3 provides information about physical activity specific to diabetes, hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose), and smoking. Topics in this module include:

• Physical Activity
• Smoking
• Hypoglycaemia

Module 4: Travel & Footcare

People with diabetes will often talk to their pharmacist for advice about travel and foot products. This module is designed to provide you with important information to pass on to your customers with diabetes. Topics in this module include:

• Footcare & Diabetes
• Travelling With Diabetes

Module 5: Diabetes-related Complications

One of the major objectives of diabetes management is to prevent complications. This module incorporates what you need to know about diabetes-related complications. Topics in this module include:

• Short-Term Complications
• Macrovascular Complications
• Microvascular Complications
• Nerve Disease (Neuropathy)
• Autonomic Neuropathy
• Other Complications

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