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Table 5 Self-reported training needs (n = 82)

From: Training tomorrow's doctors in diabetes: self-reported confidence levels, practice and perceived training needs of post-graduate trainee doctors in the UK. A multi-centre survey

Is further training required in this particular area?

Yes

No

No Answer

Diagnosing diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance

59 (72%)

7 (9%)

16 (19%)

Managing Diabetic Emergencies

46 (56%)

18 (22%)

18 (22%)

Educating Patients with diabetes

46 (56%)

20 (24%)

16 (20%)

Modifying treatment for diabetes

60 (73%)

6 (7%)

16 (20%)

Diagnosing complications of diabetes

55 (67%)

12 (15%)

15 (18%)

Using intravenous insulin

46 (56%)

19 (23%)

17 (21%)

Involving diabetes specialists (nurses/doctors)

41 (50%)

26 (32%)

15 (18%)