Specialist Care
Diabetes Awareness for Care Workers
Understanding Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, recognising hypo- and hyperglycaemia, supporting medication and insulin management, dietary considerations, foot care awareness, and when to seek emergency medical help.
What You'll Learn
- The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Recognising the signs of hypoglycaemia and how to respond
- Recognising the signs of hyperglycaemia and diabetic emergencies
- Supporting service users with insulin administration and monitoring
- Dietary considerations and blood glucose management
- Foot care and why it matters for people with diabetes
Who This Course Is For
Care staff supporting service users with a diabetes diagnosis in any care setting.
CQC Quality Statement Mapping
This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:
- QS6 - Safe and effective staffing
- QS3 - Safe systems, pathways, and transitions
Certificate of Completion
On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.
CPD Accredited Skills for Care Aligned CQC Mapped