Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
This focused training session supports nurses responsible for caring for patients with both diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The course strengthens understanding of diabetes pathology, long‑term complications of poor glycaemic control, and how CVD should be managed within the context of diabetes. Delegates will explore key cardiovascular risk factors, guideline‑based management strategies and the benefits and limitations of glucose‑lowering therapies for patients with CVD.
Designed to build confidence, improve clinical decision‑making and support safe, effective long‑term condition management in primary care.
What the Session Covers
- Diabetes pathology and the long‑term complications of poor control
- How to manage CVD effectively in the context of diabetes
- Anatomy and physiology of diabetes and the impact of chronic hyperglycaemia
- Understanding cardiovascular disease risk factors
- Guideline‑based CVD management for people with diabetes
- Advantages and disadvantages of glucose‑lowering drug therapy in CVD
Ideal for nurses and clinicians involved in long‑term condition management who want to deepen their knowledge and improve outcomes for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
