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Table 4 Final version of TELSA

From: Establishment of a type 1 diabetes structured education programme suitable for Chinese patients: type 1 diabetes education in lifestyle and self adjustment (TELSA)

Dimension

Theme

Goals

1. Behaviour modification

2. Outcome improvement

Sessions

1. Living with T1D

2. Self-monitoring of blood glucose

3. Managing psychological issues

4. Knowing insulin

5. Carbohydrates and carb counting

6. Insulin dose adjustment

7. Hypoglycaemia

8. Physical activity

9. Complications of diabetes

10. Question-and-answer

Format

1. Multidisciplinary team combined with peer support

2. Face-to-face education followed by remote learning

3. 2-day programme held on weekends

Quality assurance

1. After-class quiz

2. Patients’ feedback

3. Long-term evaluation on effectiveness