Diabetes Awareness

Overview

Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Absence or insufficient production of insulin, or an inability of the body to properly use insulin causes diabetes. This diabetes awareness training course aims to develop knowledge of causes, signs and symptoms of diabetes, how to prevent them, as well as to understand how diabetes impacts a persons daily life and emotional wellbeing.

Who is Diabetes Awareness aimed at?

Anyone working in the health and social care sector

Course Length

Half day

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will understand:

• The Causes of Diabetes
• Risk Factors and Prevention
• Signs and Symptoms
• Diagnosis and Treatment
• Management