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Diabetes is a common long-term condition that can have a significant impact on a person's health and wellbeing. Health and social care professionals can play an important role in supporting individuals with diabetes by understanding the condition, recognising common symptoms and complications, and promoting appropriate self-management and healthy lifestyle choices.
This CPD-accredited Diabetes Management And Awareness course is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, nurses and other health and social care professionals who support people living with diabetes. Learners will develop an understanding of diabetes, its different types and causes, common symptoms and complications, management and treatment approaches, the role of diet and exercise, patient education and ongoing support.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1 hour
Quizzes covered in each module
Diabetes awareness and management
Supporting people with diabetes
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Build confidence in understanding diabetes and its impact on individuals.
Improve awareness of common diabetes symptoms and potential complications.
Support individuals in following appropriate diabetes management and care plans.
Promote healthy lifestyle choices, including appropriate diet and physical activity.
Strengthen communication and patient education when supporting people with diabetes.
Did You Know?
Diabetes can affect people in different ways, and effective management often involves a combination of treatment, healthy lifestyle choices, regular monitoring and appropriate professional support.
Why Learn With Carelearner
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Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Introduction to Diabetes
Introduces diabetes and explains the basic principles of the condition and its relevance to health and social care practice.
Types of Diabetes and Their Causes
Explores the main types of diabetes and provides an overview of their causes and key characteristics.
Symptoms and Complications
Covers common signs and symptoms of diabetes and explores potential complications associated with the condition.
Management Strategies and Treatment Options
Introduces common approaches to diabetes management and explores the importance of following individual treatment and care plans.
Role of Diet and Exercise
Explores how healthy eating, physical activity and lifestyle choices can contribute to effective diabetes management and overall wellbeing.
Patient Education Techniques
Covers approaches to providing clear, person-centred information and supporting individuals to understand and manage their diabetes.
Resources for Ongoing Support and Management
Introduces sources of information, support and resources that can help individuals and professionals with ongoing diabetes management.
Who Is This Course For?
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Care Workers
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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Support Workers
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Senior Carers
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Nurses
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Residential & Nursing Home Staff
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Domiciliary Care Staff
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Supported Living Staff
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Agency Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited training.
Safely assess manual handling operations before providing support.
Choose appropriate techniques and equipment for different situations.
Understand key approaches to diabetes management, treatment and lifestyle support.
Support individuals through appropriate education, communication and ongoing management resources.
FAQ
What is the Diabetes Management And Awareness course about?
This course provides an understanding of diabetes and how individuals can be supported in managing the condition. It covers types of diabetes, symptoms, complications, management, lifestyle factors, patient education and ongoing support.
Who should take this Diabetes Management And Awareness course?
This course is suitable for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, nurses, senior carers and other health and social care professionals who support people living with diabetes.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn about the different types of diabetes, common symptoms and complications, management approaches, the role of diet and exercise, patient education and ongoing support.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course provides a clear introduction to diabetes awareness and management and is suitable for learners who are new to the subject as well as those who want to refresh their existing knowledge.
Can I complete this course online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and from a location that suits you.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning. The time required will depend on your individual learning speed and how you choose to work through the course materials.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of your continuing professional development.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This Diabetes Management And Awareness course is CPD accredited, demonstrating that it meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to work through the training at a time and pace that suits your schedule.