Diabetes Training

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Diabetes Training provides healthcare professionals and carers with the knowledge and skills to understand, manage, and support individuals living with diabetes. The training covers the types of diabetes, their symptoms, complications, and best practices in care, aiming to promote better health outcomes.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what diabetes is and how it affects the body.
  • Recognise the differences between Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
  • Identify symptoms, risk factors, and potential complications of diabetes.
  • Learn effective management strategies, including blood glucose monitoring, diet, exercise, and medication.

Material Includes

  • Comprehensive workbook with diabetes management tools.
  • Quick-reference guide to symptoms and treatment.
  • Certificate of Completion, valid for 3 years.

Requirements

  • No prior medical knowledge is required.
  • Delegates are encouraged to participate in discussions and case studies.

Audience

  • Healthcare assistants and support workers.
  • Nurses and community healthcare professionals.
  • Carers in residential or domiciliary settings.
  • Social care professionals and support teams.
  • Individuals providing care to someone with diabetes.

Course Content

Session 1: Understanding Diabetes

  • What is diabetes? Overview of glucose and insulin.
  • Differences between Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
  • Pre-diabetes and the risk of progression.

Session 2: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Session 3: Managing Diabetes

Session 4: Complications of Diabetes

Session 5: Practical Care and Support

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