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CPD-accredited course
Diabetes Awareness
Understand the main types of diabetes, support people to manage it day to day, and recognise and respond to hypos, hypers and diabetes emergencies.
- About 90 minutes
- 7 modules, 30 lessons
- Any device
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What you'll learn
- Explain what diabetes is and the differences between the main types
- Recognise the signs and symptoms, and who is most at risk
- Describe how diabetes is monitored and treated, including safe practice with insulin
- Support people to eat well, stay active and manage their own condition
- Recognise and respond to hypos, hypers and diabetes emergencies
- Explain long-term complications and how good daily care helps prevent them
- Give person-centred care, and record and report concerns within your role
Who this course is for
Carers who support people living with diabetes, day to day and in an emergency.
- Carers and support workers in care homes and homecare
- Staff who help with blood glucose checks, meals or medicines
- Anyone wanting to spot a hypo or hyper quickly
Course outline
7 modules and 30 lessons, taken in order.
Module 1Introduction2 lessons
- Welcome to Diabetes Awareness
- Learning points
Module 2Understanding diabetes6 lessons
- What is diabetes?
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Other types of diabetes
- Who is at risk?
- Signs and symptoms
- Module quiz
Module 3Managing diabetes day to day5 lessons
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Diabetes medicines
- Insulin safety
- Eating and drinking well
- Activity, routine and self-management
- Module quiz
Module 4Hypos, hypers and emergencies6 lessons
- Hypoglycaemia: causes and signs
- Treating a hypo
- Hyperglycaemia: causes and signs
- Serious emergencies: DKA and HHS
- Sick day rules
- When and how to get help
- Module quiz
Module 5Complications and ongoing health5 lessons
- How diabetes affects the body over time
- Foot care
- Eyes, kidneys, heart and circulation
- Skin, mouth and injection sites
- Regular health checks
- Module quiz
Module 6Person-centred care and your role4 lessons
- Emotional wellbeing and diabetes distress
- Older people, dementia and end of life care
- Choice, capacity and involving others
- Recording, reporting and working within your role
- Module quiz
Module 7Conclusion2 lessons
- Summary of key learning
- Putting it into practice
A certificate the moment you pass
- CPD-accreditedAccredited by The CPD Certification Service, so it counts towards your CPD.
- Easy to checkA unique number and QR code let employers and inspectors check it online.
- Yours straight awayDownload it the moment you pass, and any time after from your account.
Ways to take this course
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£29.99a year
- Every course in the catalogue
- New courses at no extra cost
- Cheaper than five single courses
Your team
From £9.99per member of staff a year
- Every course for every member of staff
- Manager reports and reminders
- Free 14-day demo
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