This module explores the promotion of physical activity, combining practical advice on the considerations associated with prescribing exercise to people with diabetes with opportunities for healthcare professionals to improve their understanding of the importance of physical activity in the health and wellbeing of people with diabetes.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
✓ Explain the benefits of physical activity to people with diabetes, the terminology used to prescribe exercise and the biochemical and physiological changes that occur during exercise
✓ Summarise the evidence exploring the interaction of diabetes medications and exercise training adaptation
✓ Examine the considerations relating to physical activity for those with or at risk of diabetes-related complications
This module includes self-marked assessments, such as knowledge checks and/or case studies, as well as a marked final assessment, which you can attempt up to five times. To complete the module, you must review all chapters, pass the final assessment (80% pass mark), and fill in our feedback form.