Remote DAFNE Week 5

This badge has been issued for participating in week 5 activities in the free non-accredited Remote DAFNE course. This free course supported demonstration of the following key learning outcomes: 1. know the carbohydrate content of a variety of foods (including those advised for treating hypoglycaemia) and be able to apply strategies for matching QA to CPs 2. apply carbohydrate counting principles in ‘real world’ situations and understand the effect of inaccurate carbohydrate counting on BGs 3. use carbohydrate counting to facilitate accurate insulin dose adjustment as part of the DAFNE regimen. 4. understand the appropriate use of the DAFNE insulin regimen 5. understand and be able to apply the DAFNE dose adjustment principles – ‘The stepwise approach’ 6. understand and be able to apply the DAFNE principles for dose adjustment in a variety of settings including: variations in carbohydrate intake, exercise, alcohol, eating out, and illness management. You can review this course at the link https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/course/view.php?id=8413 This badge does not represent formal credit or award. It does demonstrate participation in informal learning activity.