The current discussion on D-NET:
For the next two weeks Abigail Maisey will lead a discussion on "Diabetes Enteropathy". Diabetic enteropathy is a less well recognized, often undiagnosed, gastrointestinal (GI) manifestation of diabetes and can be considered as symptoms affecting the large bowel.The GI complications of diabetes have become increasingly prevalent as the rate of diabetes has increased. It is thought that up to 75% of people with diabetes may experience GI symptoms. How could we raise/improve awareness of diabetic enteropathy? What information do patients need to receive regarding GI complications? Share your thoughts with the D-NET community!
We would like to thank Dr. James Brown for leading the discussion on "The challenge of diabetes in frail older adults". Diabetes disproportionately affects older adults, and the clinical presentation of older adults with diabetes is often complex and multi-morbid. Frailty is a distinct health state that is often related to the ageing process, in which multiple systems of the human body begin to fail resulting in a loss of robustness and resilience in those afflicted. Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of becoming frail, with sarcopenia (the loss of muscle mass and/or function) being a possible link between the two.
We look forward to connecting with you on D-NET!
Launch of free IDF online interactive module: ‘Understanding diabetic kidney disease'
When: August the 17th Where: D-NET – online education zone Main target group: The course is intended for health care professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of screening and diagnosis of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in people with diabetes, how to treat and monitor, and when to refer to a renal specialist. Duration: 60 mins Module objectives: • Understanding the classification of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) • Understanding how and why DKD develops • Understanding the risk factors for DKD and how to prevent it • Understanding how to screen for and diagnose DKD • Understanding dietary and medical management of DKD • Understanding how to monitor DKD • Understanding when to refer to a renal specialist
Certificate of completion: An official IDF certificate of completion is available to purchase following the final assessment.
We strongly advise users not to begin this module before having completed the first two modules.
Key results for Modules 1 and 2: • More than 2,500 people from 115 countries accessed the modules • 98% showed a satisfaction rate equal or higher than 4 out of 5 • 96% considered the module to be useful or very useful
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