Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar levels. There are three main types: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.  This course aims to give you an understanding of the different types of diabetes, help you understand the challenges around the condition and have to manage the condition effectively. 
This e-learning module is designed to supplement practical training and supervised practice for professionals in health and social care.
Further Learning: After completing this short e-learning course, you should pursue additional training and competency assessments in your workplace to deepen your knowledge and skills.
Supplementary Role: This module is meant to complement, not replace, traditional learning and development activities.

Level: Secure Training Services
Duration: 1 hour 30 minute approximately - this is dependant on the individual learner.
Pass Rate: 80%
Assessment Method: Multiple Choice Assessment
Certificate: PDF
Recommended Refresher: Yearly
Framework and Standard: CSTF
Course Provider: Secure Training Services

This course is made up of the following modules,
1. Outline diabetes
2. List the types of diabetes
3. Summarise how diabetes is diagnosed
4. Explain how diabetes is treated
5. Summarise oral glycaemic medications
6. Describe the lifestyle factors associated with living well with diabetes
7. Outline how to manage diabetic emergencies
8. Describe how to conduct point-of-care blood glucose testing safely
9. Describe how to safely administer insulin
10. Explain why a Diabetes passport is recommended

This course is made up of the following modules
Overview
Diabetes Awareness
Monitoring of Point-of-Care Blood Glucose in Practice
Guide to Insulin Administration
Administration
Six Steps to Insulin Administration Safely
Assessment

Healthcare Professionals
Domiciliary Care
Care Homes
Hospitals
Nurses, HCA's, Care Workers, Care Managers.