Diabetes Awareness
Recognise symptoms, treatments and complications of diabetes. Get your diabetes awareness training certificate.
Fully Accredited
CPD Approved
Course Description
Course Overview
This diabetes awareness training course covers the main types of diabetes, common symptoms, diagnosis methods and treatments. It also covers complications that can affect people with the condition. Ideal for health and social care workers.
What You Will Learn
- If left untreated, high blood glucose levels can cause serious health complications
- Diabetes can develop in anyone at any point in their life although there are certain groups and age ranges where it is more common
- There are a range of symptoms that could indicate that someone had Diabetes, these range from excessive thirst to feeling more tired than usual
- Is believed that up to 26% of residential and nursing home residents have Diabetes so being able to recognise the symptoms and knowing how you can help them to manage the condition is essential
- Is aimed at people working in the health and social care sector and will provide an overview of the condition, the common symptoms that might indicate someone has diabetes, methods of diagnosis, some possible treatments and common complications that can affect those with the condition
Course Modules
Diabetes – What it is and its Prevalence
Defines diabetes, explains the different types and covers prevalence in the population.
Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Covers common symptoms of diabetes, how it is diagnosed and available treatment options.
Complications
Covers the common complications that can affect people with diabetes.
