Overview
This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and aims to teach employees on the definition of diabetes, the difference between Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, and its prevalence throughout the UK. The course will also detail the signs and symptoms of both types of diabetes, how it is diagnosed, and how the risks of complications associated with diabetes can be reduced. It also explores how to manage hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) should it occur in yourself or another individual.

The course also contains a case study and an assessment to test learners' understanding, with a requirement of 80% to pass.
Summary
During this course you have learned:
- What is meant by the term diabetes.
- The difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
- About the prevalence of diabetes in the UK.
- About the complications of diabetes.
- What actions individuals can take to reduce their risk of complications from diabetes.
- About possible signs and symptoms of diabetes and how it is diagnosed.
- How diabetes is managed and monitored.
- How to manage hypoglycaemia.
- To signpost individuals, families, and carers to advice, support, and information about diabetes.

Diabetes Awareness

Text 30 mins CPD 80% required to pass

Summary

During this course you have learned:

What is meant by the term diabetes.
The difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
About the prevalence of diabetes in the UK.
About the complications of diabetes.
What actions individuals can take to reduce their risk of complications from diabetes.
About possible signs and symptoms of diabetes and how it is diagnosed.
How diabetes is managed and monitored.
How to manage hypoglycaemia.
To signpost individuals, families, and carers to advice, support, and information about diabetes.

Care Professionals

Date created

20/03/2023

Last revision

02/08/2023

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