Western Diabetes Education Program (WDEP): Nutrition

Overview

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Throughout the module, you will explore topics covering:

Recognition of carbohydrate-containing foods and their effects on blood glucose levels
Principles of a healthy diet
Measurement of metabolic factors
Calculation and interpretation of body mass index
Dietary factors affecting blood pressure and lipid control
Appropriate referral to a dietitian

Every health worker provides care to people with diabetes regardless of clinical context.Diabetes and diabetes managementiscomplexandconstantly evolving. The School of Medicine at Western Sydney University (WSU) has recently launched the Western Diabetes Education Program (WDEP) for clinicians and health workers who would like to enhance their understanding of diabetes and diabetes care. Based on diabetes competency frameworks, WDEP is designed to enhance diabetes 'knowledge' and 'know how' in the essentials of diabetes care for Medical Officers (General Practitioners and Junior Medical Officers), Registered Nurses, Practice Nurses, Midwives, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Allied Health Professionals, Health Managers, Aboriginal Health Workers and Community Health Workers.

Syllabus

Develop better understanding of the importance of nutrition in the management of diabetes
Demonstrate foundational level knowledge to initiate discussions on dietary modifications in people with diabetes
Pregnancy - Pre-conception Care: Demonstrate awareness of the need for pre-conception care
Pregnancy - Pre-conception Care: Signpost women to local information and group sessions if available
Pregnancy - Pre-conception Care: Be aware of the latest national guidelines
Pregnancy - Pre-conception Care: Demonstrate an understanding of the need for pre-conception care and follow local guidelines