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Insulin Dose Adjustment: An Online Education Program for Parents of Children with Diabetes
The
Endocrinology & Diabetes Unit
has made available its updated online insulin dose adjustment self-learning program for parents of children with diabetes.
We are currently developing modules dealing with carbohydrate counting, multiple-dose insulin regimens, and insulin pumps. Please
e-mail us
with your comments and suggestions about this program.
Acknowledgements:
Content and design by:
Cristina Pepe, RN, BSN, CDE
Heather Nichol, RN, MScN, CDE
Daniel L. Metzger, MD, FAAP, FRCPC
Site development by:
Peter Choi, MEd
Andrew Dunn, BCCH eLearning Manager
Thanks to the staff of the Endocrinology & Diabetes Unit, Media Productions and Learning and Development, BC’s Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada, and to all of the children and families who participated in the development of this program.
This program is for parents of children with type 1 diabetes who:
Have a basic understanding of type 1 diabetes and
Would like to gain knowledge, skill and confidence to make insulin adjustments
Computer requirements:
Sound capabilities
Access to Internet
Internet Explorer
,
Mozilla Firefox
,
Google Chrome
or
Apple Safari
browsers
Adobe Flash Player (get this
here
)
Please turn off ALL pop-up blockers
Click here for help with pop-up blockers
When you have finished the learning modules, you will be able to:
State age appropriate blood sugar goals
Interpret blood sugar readings
Explain how different insulins work
Identify when an insulin adjustment is needed
Apply the guidelines for insulin adjustment
Adjust insulin for high or low blood sugars
Adjust insulin for activity
Adjust insulin for illness
Identify when to call for help
Click here to enter the Insulin Dose Adjustment Self-Learning Program
Last last updated:
10 January 2011