Unlike other diabetes courses, distance learning in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes is a flexible and efficient way to learn. This qualification aims to provide your employee with an in-depth understanding of the different types of diabetes and how they can occur, the initial care required after a diabetes diagnosis has been made and the on-going care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levels.

Unit 1: Understand diabetes

In this unit, your employee will gain an understanding of how glucose and insulin function in the body, how different types of diabetes occur and the risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes.

Unit 2: Prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes

This unit will explore how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle changes.

Unit 3: Understand the initial care of diabetes

Within this unit, your employee will develop their knowledge of how a diagnosis of diabetes can impact on an individual and how the condition can be managed and monitored.

Unit 4: Understand the treatment and management of diabetes

In this unit, your employee will explore the options for on-going care and treatment recommended to control blood glucose levels and how to prevent complications for people with diabetes.