Average Review Score:
★★★★★
You must log in and have started this course to submit a review.
Course Content
Module 1 Introduction to Diabetes
How to use this course (navigation tips)
You don't currently have access to this content
Welcome to the LifeAid Recognising and Responding to Diabetic Emergencies
You don't currently have access to this content
Diabetic Emergencies Overview
You don't currently have access to this content
1.0 Definition and types of diabetes: Type 1 Type 2 Gestational
You don't currently have access to this content
1.1 The role of insulin and blood glucose regulation
You don't currently have access to this content
1.2 How diabetes can lead to emergencies
You don't currently have access to this content
Module 2 Common Diabetic Emergencies
2.0 Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
You don't currently have access to this content
2.1 Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
You don't currently have access to this content
2.2 Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) – life-threatening complication
You don't currently have access to this content
2.3 Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State (HHS) – severe high blood sugar in Type 2
You don't currently have access to this content
Module 3 Recognition and Assessment
3.0 Primary survey (DRSABCD)
You don't currently have access to this content
3.1 Common visual and behavioural clues
You don't currently have access to this content
3.2 Using blood glucose meters (if available)
You don't currently have access to this content
3.3 Distinguishing hypo vs hyperglycaemia
You don't currently have access to this content
3.4 Gathering patient history (medication, last meal, insulin use)
You don't currently have access to this content
Module 4 First Aid Response
4.0 For Hypoglycaemia:
You don't currently have access to this content
4.1 For Hyperglycaemia:
You don't currently have access to this content
Module 5 Ongoing Monitoring & Handover
5.0 Re-check symptoms after 10–15 minutes
You don't currently have access to this content
5.1 Maintain airway, breathing, and circulation
You don't currently have access to this content
5.2 Provide clear and concise handover to paramedics
You don't currently have access to this content
