This week is insulin safety week
May 3, 2022
Insulin safety week aims to raise awareness of insulin and everything diabetes among healthcare professionals. Be sure to check out some free online education modules regarding the safe use of insulin in hospital by clicking here.
Timing of insulin is crucial to achieving and maintaining control of the diabetes.
- What steps can be taken to improve the timing of insulin on your ward?
- Did you know insulin should be given before the meal?
- Harm may occur as a result of stopping the VRIII at an inappropriate time. Do you know how to safely stop an intravenous insulin infusion?
- How confident do you feel about making insulin dose adjustments to correct hyper/hypoglycaemia?
Your ward THINK GLUCOSE Champion has access to an online resource pack which includes free learning modules. Note: These are accredited and can be used towards revalidation.
Do you live with diabetes and want support?
Would you like to be empowered and learn more the about support available to better manage your diabetes? Would you like to learn up to date information and guidance about your diabetes as well as alternative diabetes education platforms available to you?
If so please email m.chakaza@nhs.net or wyn.burbridge@nhs.net who can help you access education or support with your diabetes.
Want to find out more about insulin safety?
Our diabetes team will be hosting education drop in sessions regarding insulin safety across the Trust throughout the week on the below dates between 10am – 2.30pm:
- Wednesday 4 May, diabetes centre resource room, City (1st floor above main entrance)
- Thursday 5 May, Sandwell Education Centre conference room