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Insulin Dose Adjustment: An Online Education Program for Parents of Children with Diabetes
Acknowledgements: Content and design by: Cristina Pepe, RN, BSN, CDE Heather Nichol, RN, MScN, CDE, Daniel L. Metzger, MD, FAAP, FRCPC Site development by: Peter Choi, MEd Thanks to the staff of the Endocrinology & Diabetes Unit, Media Productions and Learning and Development, BC’s Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada, and all of the children and families who participated in the development of this program.	This program is for parents of children with type 1 diabetes who: Have a basic understanding of type 1 diabetes and Would like to gain knowledge, skill and confidence to make insulin adjustments	Computer requirements: Sound capabilities Access to Internet Explorer 7 or higher Adobe Flash Player (get this here) Please turn off ALL pop-up blockers Click here for help with pop-up blockers
	When you have finished the learning modules, you will be able to:
	State age appropriate blood sugar goals Interpret blood sugar readings Explain how different insulins work Identify when an insulin adjustment is needed Apply the guidelines for insulin adjustment	Adjust insulin for high or low blood sugars Adjust insulin for activity Adjust insulin for illness Identify when to call for help
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