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Problem solving module

The module at a glance


Activity Time Allocation Key content
1. Welcome 10 mins
  • Self introduction
  • Housekeeping
2. Overview of the education philosophy and group rules 5 mins
  • Education philosophy
  • Group rules
3. Introductions and burning issues 10 mins
  • Group introductions and participant questions
4. Target BGLs 5 mins
  • Discuss target ranges for blood glucose monitoring
5. SBGM as a tool 30 mins
  • Re-iteration of ‘common sense’ approach to SBGM
  • Key mediators affecting BG levels
6. Pattern management 20 mins
  • Patterns and trends versus individual readings
  • What is a pattern
  • Key considerations in pattern management
  • Problem solving sample patterns
  • When to seek medical advice
7. Problem solving participant records 20 mins
  • Participant activity
8. Sick day management 20 mins
  • Effect of illness on BGLs
  • Sick day management plans
9. Self care goal 15 mins
  • Designing a self care goal
10. Close 10 mins
  • Burning issues
  • Options to attend other DSCP modules
11. Optional activity 15 mins
  • Hypoglycaemia

Estimated teaching time for this module is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

 

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