Oral Contraception & Diabetes
2006-11-18 - English

After viewing this presentation the participant will be able to discuss: - Selecting the correct contraceptive method for a diabetic patient
- Menstrual control and the diabetic women
- The interaction between contraceptive methods and diabetic complications

Is it type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Diagnosis is not always clear
2006-11-18 - English

After viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to discuss:
- The increasing incidence of childhood type 2 diabetes in Australia
- The increasing commonality of type 1 diabetes in children than type 2 diabetes
- The aggressive management required for childhood type 2 diabetes

Childhood Obesity: Management Strategies for GPs
2006-11-18 - English

After viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to discuss:
- Definition of overweight and obesity for Australian children
- Short and long term health consequences of child obesity
- Strategies appropriate for treatment in a general practice
- Food based recommendations to achieve a healthy food intake

Culturally and linguistically diverse patients and diabetes
2006-11-18 - English

To gain an insight into the increased prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes in the culturally diverse population in New South Wales, and Australia

'Syndrome Z'. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in combination with the metabolic syndrome: implications and management to prevent CV events
2006-11-18 - English

After viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to discuss:
- The common link between metabolic syndrome risk factors and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
- OSA is linked to heart disease and stroke
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea when coincident with type 2 diabetes may confer additional risk

Depression and diabetes
2006-11-18 - English

After viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to discuss:
- How common is depression in people with diabetes
- The ways in which depression impacts on diabetes care
- The mechanisms of interaction between diabetes and depression
- Strategies for co-managing depression and diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – Starting insulin earlier – breaking down resistance
2006-11-18 - English

After viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to discuss:
- The association between poor control and complications
- How the early use of insulin decreases complications
- The poor understanding of insulin and its benefits in patients
- The need for health professionals to “sell” insulin and its benefits

Commencing insulin in type 2 diabetes
2006-11-18 - English

After viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to discuss:
- The rationale for insulin commencement in type 2 diabetes
- When to commence insulin in this setting
- Understand requirements for successful insulin commencement
- Appreciate the role that newer forms of insulin and insulin delivery devices can play in the process

Motivational interviewing to promote lifestyle change
2006-11-18 - English

After viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to discuss:
- Principles of motivational interviewing
- Stages of change model
- Use of a decision balance

Diet Dilemmas: What the dietitian can do for you
2006-11-18 - English

After viewing this presentation, the participants will be able to discuss:
- Evidence for use of dietitians in the management of people with diabetes
- The basic lifestyle interventions dietitians teach patients
- The basic content of the Diabetes Practice Guidelines used by dietitians for people with diabetes
- The role of the dietitian in management of people with diabetes

Physical Activity: One Size Does Not Fit All
2006-11-18 - English

After viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to discuss:
- The role of exercise in the prevention, management and treatment of type 2 diabetes
- Why it is essential to target visceral fat as well as maintain muscle mass, strength and power in the older...(more)