About the program
Diabetes is serious. It can be life-threatening, however, people with diabetes can live long, healthy lives if their condition is kept well-controlled. It is a health condition that requires strict monitoring and management. While this can usually be done by the individual, it's essential that anybody who spends time with them knows how to help should it be needed. This course teaches you about the different types of diabetes, the possible complications associated with them, and how to manage the condition to reduce the risk of these complications. By taking this training, you will have an in-depth knowledge of diabetes and be confident in offering help and support. Who should take this Course? This Diabetes Essentials online training course has been designed specifically for healthcare and Support Workers working in a social or healthcare setting, teachers, sports coaches or gym instructors. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about diabetes. Aim of the course By the end of this course, you will understand what diabetes is and who is at greater risk, identify the extent and impact of diabetes in the community, understand the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, differentiate between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, Know how diabetes is diagnosed, understand the importance of blood sugar levels, identify how to provide care and support to people with diabetes, understand the importance of foot care and how to check for issues, know more about healthy eating and its impact on people with diabetes and identify the complications associated with diabetes Certification On successful completion, a customised digital certificate will be issued to you instantly via email on successful completion of the course. This certificate will be personalised with your name, course name and date of completion. This certificate does not have an expiry date.