Diabetes Awarness

This Diabetes Awareness module offers a thorough introduction to understanding, recognising, and managing diabetes. It covers all major forms of the condition — including Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, and rarer types — alongside risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and support strategies. Learners gain essential insights into lifestyle interventions, medication, monitoring, and person-centred care. The training is designed for healthcare and support staff to improve early intervention, promote self-care, and reduce complications through evidence-based, inclusive practice.

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About The Course

This Diabetes Awareness module offers a thorough introduction to understanding, recognising, and managing diabetes. It covers all major forms of the condition — including Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, and rarer types — alongside risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and support strategies. Learners gain essential insights into lifestyle interventions, medication, monitoring, and person-centred care. The training is designed for healthcare and support staff to improve early intervention, promote self-care, and reduce complications through evidence-based, inclusive practice.

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Learning Objectives

Describe the different types of diabetes, their causes, and how they affect the body.
Recognise common signs and symptoms of diabetes, including those related to blood glucose fluctuations.
Outline the key risk factors for Type 2 diabetes and identify candidates for early intervention.
Summarise principles of diabetes management, including diet, physical activity, medication, and insulin.
Identify short- and long-term complications of diabetes and understand when to escalate concerns.
Support individuals with diabetes by promoting education, emotional wellbeing, foot care, and prevention strategies.
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Course Modules

Module 1:

Introduction to Diabetes

Module 2:

Types of Diabetes

Module 3:

Causes and Risk Factors

Module 4:

Signs and Symptoms

Module 5:

Diagnosis and Screening

Module 6:

Diabetes Management and Lifestyle

Module 7:

Medication and Insulin

Module 8:

Monitoring and Annual Reviews

Module 9:

Short-Term Complications

Module 10:

Long-Term Complications

Module 11:

Supporting People with Diabetes

Module 12:

Prevention and Early Intervention

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