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CPD – In review: diabetes

CPD – In review: diabetes

Module summary: Diabetes

Clinical diabetes lead Sarah Gregory takes you through the 15 healthcare essentials when reviewing a patient with diabetes

Key learning points

This module will update you on reviewing a patient with diabetes, including:

  • Blood pressure targets
  • Foot checks
  • Retinal screening
  • Smoking cessation advice

Author

Sarah Gregory is the clinical lead for diabetes for Medway Community Healthcare and is a Diabetes UK Clinical Champion. She also runs nurse-led diabetes clinics within primary care.

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Clinical diabetes lead Sarah Gregory takes you through the 15 healthcare essentials when reviewing a patient with diabetes