Diabetes and older people: Community care – Module 2​

True or false? Older people with diabetes cared for in nursing or residential homes should always be treated in line with nice targets for glycaemic control.

Which of the following patients should have their blood glucose tested regularly? Select two answers.

Which of the following pre-meal blood glucose targets are recommended for people in end-of-life care?

Which of the following is not appropriate preparation for a blood glucose test in a frail older person?

Which of the following blood glucose levels is the cut-off point for hypoglycaemia?

True or false? Impaired kidney function is a risk factor for hypoglycaemia.

Which of the following is not a sign/symptom of hypoglycaemia?

Which of the following should you give to treat the initial stages of hypoglycaemia? Select two answers.

True or false? If a person with type 1 diabetes feels well and doesn’t want to eat, they should not take their insulin until they feel better.

Which of the following is not a likely risk factor or sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

How often should residents with diabetes have their feet checked for ulcers?

Routine foot inspection reveals that a resident with diabetes has an unexplained red, swollen, painful foot. What is the correct course of action?