Diabetes affects over 4 million people in the UK and is a chronic condition related to abnormally high glucose in the blood. This condition occurs when there is an insufficiency or inability to produce or use insulin in the body.

Medical understanding of diabetes is continually improving, so refresher training is essential to keep up with the latest developments in caring and treating people with diabetes.

This course includes the latest updates in the management and treatment of diabetes and will refresh your knowledge on the different types of diabetes, how to best monitor and diagnose the condition, and how lifestyle choices impact a person with diabetes.

Who is this course for?

This Diabetes Awareness course is for all healthcare professionals or individuals who deliver care or provide treatment to people with diabetes. 

Course Content

• What is diabetes
• Background & Statistics
• Glucose Management
• Causes & Prevention
• Types of Diabetes
• Blood Sugar & HBA1C
• Hypoglycaemia vs. Hyperglycaemia
• Symptoms & Treatment

Objectives Content

• Reminder of the different types of Diabetes and the basic principles of Diabetic care management
• Understand how complications and lifestyle choices can affect a person with Diabetes
• Understand the latest treatment considerations for Diabetes sufferers