KAT1E
Kent Adult Type 1 Diabetes Education (KAT1E) is a diabetes education programme for people living with type 2 diabetes.
Certified by the Quality Institute for Self-Management Education and Training (QISMET) Diabetes Self-Management Education quality standard, The course provides information and support for people with type 1 diabetes.
The course provides an opportunity for participants to share their experiences about managing diabetes on a day-to-day basis. KAT1E is led by qualified healthcare professionals including a Diabetes Specialist nurse and Diabetes Dietitian.
Course content
- Living with diabetes: Injection technique, all about insulins, blood glucose and ketone monitoring.
- Carbohydrate counting: Learn how to estimate the carbohydrate content of your meals and snacks.
- Adjusting insulin doses: Learn how to adjust your insulin with your meals, for physical activity and during illness.
- Hypoglycaemia: Recommended treatment and driving guidelines.
- Long-term health: How to develop effective relationships with healthcare professionals.
- Social aspects: Pregnancy, travel and driving.
- Your questions and answers.
Course objectives
- Learn new skills and develop confidence in the daily management of your diabetes.
- Discover ways to reduce hypos, manage weight and improve wellbeing.
- Meet others and share similar experiences.
Course delivery
- Four-day course (one day per week for four weeks) in locations across East Kent.