Cork University Hospital launches video series for diabetes sufferers

Cork University Hospital (CUH) has announced details of an interactive video series that aims to support children and families living with type one diabetes.
Cork University Hospital (CUH) has announced details of an interactive video series that aims to support children and families living with type one diabetes.
Cork University Hospital (CUH) has announced details of an interactive video series that aims to support children and families living with type one diabetes.
The groundbreaking Paediatric Diabetes Academy project, adopts a flipped classroom model to empower children and families to become educators themselves.
Developed by CUH Paediatric Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team, the videos feature young individuals with type one diabetes sharing their experiences.
Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist at CUH, Professor Colin Hawkes, said the project “revolutionises how we approach diabetes education”.
“By incorporating the voices of young people and leveraging video-based learning, we hope to standardise and improve understanding, enabling families to learn at their own pace in a flexible, user-friendly format. We are delighted to bring this resource to so many families across the region.”
Key features for the series includes flexible learning opportunities and evidence-based content to encourage independent learning and collaborative input through production to make sure the videos are relatable and impactful.
The Paediatric Diabetes Academy officially launched at a special event hosted by CUH at Devere Hall at UCC.
Families, educators, and healthcare professionals are encouraged to explore this new resource as a tool for enhanced learning and support.
The full video series is now available on the CUH website www.cuh.hse.ie/paediatricdiabetes.
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