Diabetes Awareness
Diabetes awareness training helps your team understand diabetes and its impact. They learn to support people living with diabetes safely and confidently, in line with current NICE guidance and UK legislation. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Understand diabetes and support people living with it
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain what diabetes is and how common it is in care settings
- Describe the difference between Type 1, Type 2 and other types of diabetes
- Recognise the common symptoms of diabetes
- Identify the signs of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia and respond appropriately
- Safely treat a hypo using fast-acting carbohydrate and know when to escalate
- Explain how blood glucose is monitored, including CGMs
- Describe the main diabetes medications, including insulin safety principles
- Explain relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Identify the long-term complications of diabetes and related care priorities
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
What Is Diabetes?
- The basics
- Key statistics (Diabetes UK)
- Key points
Types of Diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
- Type 3c diabetes
Symptoms of Diabetes
- The 4 ’T’s
- Other common symptoms
- Key points
Diagnosis and Testing
- Urine test
- HbA1c test
- Fasting blood glucose test
- Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
Hypoglycaemia
- What is hypoglycaemia?
- Symptoms of a hypo
- Causes of a hypo
- Immediate treatment
- Fast-acting carbohydrate options
- After treating a hypo
- Key points
Hyperglycaemia
- Symptoms of hyperglycaemia
- Causes of hyperglycaemia
- Treating hyperglycaemia
Monitoring Blood Glucose and CGMs
- When to measure
- Continuous glucose monitors (CGM)
- Key points
Diabetes Treatments
- Types of insulin
- Metformin
- Gliclazide
- GLP-1 medication
Legislation, NICE Guidance and Your Responsibilities
- Equality Act 2010
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Reg. 12)
- NICE guidance
- Key points
Long Term Complications
- Cardiovascular disease
- Nerve damage (neuropathy)
- Kidney damage (nephropathy)
- Eye damage (retinopathy)
- Skin, hearing and cognitive health
- Oral health and flu
- Key points
Free resourceHypo and hyper quick guideThe signs of low and high blood sugar, what to do, and when to call 999, based on NHS advice.Read and download →
Free resourceDiabetes tests explainedThe common diabetes tests, when each is used and the typical result ranges, set out in a simple table.Read and download →
Free resourceType 1 and Type 2 comparedA clear side by side of how the two types of diabetes differ, from causes and risk factors to management.Read and download →Keep exploring
Related specialist 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.
How long is the Diabetes Awareness 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 Awareness training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our specialist training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.