Description
Diabetes Awareness – Online Course
📜 CPD Approved & Certified | 🩺 100% online | 💡 Empower your care with expert knowledge | Duration: 45 minutes
Course Overview:
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that affects how the body regulates blood sugar, and if not managed properly, it can lead to serious health complications. This CPD-certified Diabetes Awareness course is designed to give healthcare and social care professionals the essential knowledge to recognise, understand, and support individuals living with diabetes.
The course covers the prevalence of diabetes, especially within residential and care settings, explores common symptoms and causes, and outlines diagnostic processes and treatment options. Learners will also explore the complications associated with uncontrolled diabetes and learn how to support individuals in managing their condition day to day.
This training ensures care staff can respond confidently, compassionately, and competently when supporting someone with diabetes.
Key Skills Gained:
- Understanding what diabetes is and how it affects the body
- Identifying common symptoms of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Recognising the importance of early diagnosis and treatment
- Understanding insulin, diet, and lifestyle management approaches
- Recognising complications such as hypoglycaemia and neuropathy
- Supporting individuals in care environments with dignity and awareness
Course Modules:
| Module | Name | Pass Mark |
| 1 | Diabetes – What it is and its Prevalence | 70% |
| 2 | Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment | 70% |
| 3 | Complications | 70% |
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
✅ Explain what diabetes is and who is at risk
✅ Recognise signs and symptoms of diabetes and understand how it is diagnosed
✅ Identify treatment and management strategies including medication and lifestyle changes
✅ Understand the risks of complications and how to help prevent them
✅ Provide informed and empathetic care to individuals living with diabetes
Target Audience:
- Health and social care workers
- Residential and nursing home staff
- Domiciliary carers and community support teams
- Support workers in schools, nurseries, and assisted living
- Anyone working with or caring for individuals who may have diabetes
System Requirements:
- Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari
- Video: Up-to-date video drivers
- Memory: 1GB+ RAM
- Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)
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