Managing Foot care for Diabetic Clients

An Approach to Lower Limb Health for Foot Care Practitioners

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Chapter 1 : Understand the regulation of blood sugar levels
Lecture 1:Explain the role of the pancreas in the regulation of blood sugar
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Lecture 2:Explain the role of the liver in relation to the regulation of blood sugar
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Lecture 3:End of Chapter 1 Test
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Chapter 2 : Understand complications due to diabetes being uncontrolled
Lecture 1:Explain the following conditions: diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2
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Lecture 2:Explain the symptoms and effects of diabetes
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Lecture 3:Define hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
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Lecture 4:Explain the importance of treatment of diabetes
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Lecture 5:Outline the complications of diabetes in relation to foot healthcare
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Lecture 6:End of Chapter 2 Test
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Chapter 3 : Be able to test for sensory function of the lower limb
Lecture 1:Describe the term ‘reflex action’
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Lecture 2:Define the term ‘sensation testing’
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Lecture 3:Explain the methods that are used for sensation testing
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Lecture 4:End of Chapter 3 Test
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Chapter 4 : Be able to support clients with diabetes in foot healthcare
Lecture 1:Explain how to give advice to a diabetic on foot healthcare within ethical and l
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Lecture 2:Explain the treatments that would be suitable for diabetic
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Lecture 3:Explain when to refer a client with diabetes to a professional or healthcare spe
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Lecture 4:Explain the importance of recording all treatments and discussions in line with
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Lecture 5:End of Chapter 4 Test
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Course Description

This foundational unit is designed to provide foot health practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, with a special focus on how these systems relate to the lower limb. Learners will explore the structure and function of key body systems, including the circulatory, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and lymphatic systems.

The course delves into how these systems interact and maintain balance in the body, with particular emphasis on their relevance to foot health care. Topics covered include the function of muscles in the lower limb, the immune response, blood pressure measurement, and how to assess circulation in the lower extremities.

Learners will also examine common circulatory disorders such as varicose veins and the impact of exercise on these conditions. By the end of the unit, practitioners will have the essential knowledge to confidently assess, understand, and manage the foot in relation to overall systemic health.