Introductory module

The module at a glance

ACTIVITY	KEY CONTENT
1. Welcome	Self introduction Housekeeping
2. Overview of DSCP	Module structure and DSCP philosophy Timetable / program Booking process
3. Group Rules	Participatory Confidentiality
4. Introductions and burning issues	Participant questions
5. Living with diabetes	Emotional impact of a diagnosis of, and living with a chronic condition
6. What is diabetes	Define diabetes Brief overview normal metabolism Type 1 versus type 2 diabetes Symptoms type 2 diabetes Risk factors for type 2 diabetes Key therapies for type 2 diabetes
7. Managing diabetes	Chronic condition versus acute condition care Diabetes care team Self management Self care behaviours
8. Personal care planning	Self care Medical care Identifying short term risks (hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia) Individual care plans
9. Close	Options to attend other DSCP modules Burning Issues wrap up.
10. Optional Activity	Hypoglycaemia

Tentative time frames are noted for each activity. Total delivery time for the above activities is 130 minutes. A 2.5 hour session would allow for a 20 minute break.