Starting on:
Jun 10, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 12, 2025
Moderator(s):
Venue:
Semara Hotel
Max Credits:
15 Points
Provider:
PAEDIATRIC ENDOCRINE SOCIETY OF KENYA
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Jun 10, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 12, 2025
Moderator(s):
Semara Hotel
Max Credits:
15 Points
Provider:
PAEDIATRIC ENDOCRINE SOCIETY OF KENYA
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Paediatric Diabetes Training Workshop Machakos
Starting on:
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
Venue:
Semara Hotel
Semara Hotel
Description
This was an in-person workshop consisting of lectures and practical sessions targeting various cadres of health care providers involved in care of youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Objectives
To understand type 1 diabetes in children with regard to:
-Epidemiology and pathophysiology
-Diabetic ketoacidosis diagnosis and management
-Identification and management of hypoglycemia
-Routine care of type 1 diabetes
-Diet and nutrition for type 1 diabetes
-Sick day management
-Growth and pubertal development
-Psychosocial care
Presenters
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Dr.
Winnie Saumu
Paediatric Endocrinologist
Chuka County Referral Hospital -
Dr.
Charles Nzioki
Paediatric Endocrinologist
Machakos Level 5 Hospital -
Mr.
Anthony Ouma
Nutritionist
Diabetes Management Information Centre -
Mr.
Eric Omondi
Program Co-ordinator
Diabetes Management Information Centre -
Dr.
Prisca Amolo
Paediatric Endocrinologist
Kenyatta National Hospital