Innovation/Service Improvement Synopsis
Diabetes Type 1 Educational Programme
Type I diabetes educational programme and treatment programme which allows patients to eat and drink whatever and whenever they like. Patients attend a once a week group outpatient education session for 4 weeks. Diasnet is used to illustrate how insulin doses affect blood sugar levels
Long Term Condition
Diabetes Type I
Meets National Priority Areas
Avoidance of admissions
Benefits to Patient
Patient able to control blood sugar levels. Greater flexibility. In-depth knowledge of diet and blood sugar. Patient controls diabetes
Benefits to Staff
Patients empowered to manage their diabetes effectively
Cost Savings/Efficiencies
No data
Outcomes Measured
Dr David Cavan research study: Cavan DA, Ploughman S, Hylesen OK. Use of internet to optimize self management of Type I diabetes: preliminary experience with Daisnet. Journal Telemedicine Telecare 2003:9(SI)50-52
Sustainability
Introduced in 2000 and continues to be delivered
Transferable
Potential to be replicated by other Trusts
Project Status
Ongoing
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