Diabetes Awareness

The diabetes awareness course is aimed at all staff working in a care environment. This course can either be aimed towards those who work with adults with diabetes, or those who work with children and young people with diabetes. A general understanding of the issues associated with diabetes will be established.

Outline of Programme:

1. Adults
2. Explain the Types of Diabetes
3. Identify the co-morbidities associated with diabetes
4. Explain the principles of a healthy balanced diet,
5. Identify signs and symptoms of hypo and hyper glycaemia
6. Explain how to manage hypo and hyperglycaemic attacks

Duration 

3 hours or 6 hours

Certification

Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course.