Diabetes Advanced Care
Advanced diabetes care training gives your team an understanding of diabetes and its treatment. Delivered on-site by our experienced clinical trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
Why this training matters
Over 4.7 million people in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes, and with undiagnosed cases the true figure is close to 6 million — an all-time high.
Source: Diabetes UK · 2024–25
About the course
Understand diabetes and its treatment
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand what Diabetes is
- Know the importance of competence
- Know how Diabetes is diagnosed
- Recognise the different types of tests that monitor Diabetes
- Know how to perform a blood glucose test
- Be able to interpret the results of a blood glucose test
- Know the procedure for administering insulin
- Know how to store insulin safely
- Be aware of different types of insulin and their uses
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Introduction to Diabetes
- Scope
- Becoming competent
Diagnosis and Testing
- Facts and statistics
- Diagnosis
- Fasting blood glucose test (FBG)
- Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
- Emergency blood tests
- HbA1c test
- Urine test
- Repeating the tests
- Summary
Monitoring Blood Glucose
- When to check BG
- Equipment
- Procedure
- Results
Insulin Injections
- Who can administer?
- The injection site
- The injection kit
- Injecting
- Storing insulin
- Types of insulin
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Related clinical courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Diabetes Advanced Care course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Diabetes Advanced Care training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service or virtually — this theory-based course works both ways — nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our clinical training range. Also explore mandatory training and first aid courses.