Nursing focus: diabetes
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Nursing focus: diabetes

Christina Medgyesi, Diabetesberaterin

Evidence-based - practical - everyday relevant

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Description

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide – nursing professionals in almost all care sectors are confronted with the challenges of this metabolic disorder. In this training, participants receive an up-to-date, practical update from a nursing expert specialising in diabetes care.

The content focuses on pathophysiological basics, modern therapy concepts and competent use of technical aids in diabetes management (e.g. sensors, smart insulin pens, insulin pumps). A special focus is on the prevention and safe handling of acute complications such as hypo- and hyperglycaemia, as well as secondary diseases such as diabetic foot syndrome.

Course content

  • Definition and classification of diabetes mellitus (Type 1, Type 2, other forms)
  • Target values in diabetes therapy and their nursing significance
  • Current treatment options: lifestyle intervention, oral antidiabetics, injection therapy, insulins
  • Technical aids: blood glucose meters, continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM), smart insulin pens
  • Diabetes-related complications: hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, diabetic foot syndrome
  • Prevention and early detection of secondary diseases
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Target group

Registered nurses, nursing assistants, healthcare assistants, specialised and diploma social carers for elderly and disability care, medical assistants, home carers and residential assistants

Dates and teaching units

29Sep

St. Stefan im Lavanttal

29.09.2026, 08:00–16:00

Dienstag, 29.09.2026

08:00 - 16:00

13Oct

Spittal/Drau

13.10.2026, 08:00–16:00

01Dec

Villach

01.12.2026, 08:00–16:00

Villach

Next date

bfi-St. Stefan

Hauptstraße 47; 3491 St. Stefan i. Lavanttal

Dienstag, 29.09.2026

08:00 - 16:00 o'clock

Language of instruction: German

Seminar request possible

This course can be requested as a seminar.

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Course provider: Kärntner Berufsförderungsinstitut GmbH

Kärntner Berufsförderungsinstitut GmbH

Course provider: Kärntner Berufsförderungsinstitut GmbH

For questions about course content, please contact:

Kärntner Berufsförderungsinstitut GmbH

info.gesundheit.ak@bfi-kaernten.at06606657201