The Diabetes Awareness Training Course is designed for healthcare professionals, carers, and support staff who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in managing and supporting individuals with diabetes. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of diabetes, including its types, symptoms, risk factors, and management strategies. Participants will learn how to identify early signs of diabetes, implement effective management plans, and provide support to individuals living with diabetes to improve their quality of life.
 
Course Content:
 
Introduction to Diabetes:
Overview of diabetes, including definitions and types: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Understanding the impact of diabetes on overall health and daily life.
Pathophysiology of Diabetes:
Explanation of how diabetes affects glucose metabolism and insulin function.
Insight into the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including the role of autoimmune factors and insulin resistance.
Risk Factors and Prevention:
Identification of risk factors for diabetes, including genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
Strategies for diabetes prevention and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
Symptoms and Complications:
Recognition of common symptoms of diabetes, including hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia.
Understanding potential complications associated with diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy.
Diabetes Management:
Overview of diabetes management strategies, including dietary management, physical activity, and medication adherence.
Instruction on blood glucose monitoring techniques and interpreting results.
Insulin and Medication Management:
Introduction to various types of insulin and oral medications used in diabetes management.
Best practices for administering insulin, including injection sites and techniques.
Emergency Management:
Identification and management of diabetes-related emergencies, including diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hypoglycaemic episodes.
Steps to take in case of an emergency and when to seek medical help.
Patient Education and Support:
Techniques for educating individuals with diabetes and their families about managing the condition.
Providing emotional support and resources for self-management and lifestyle adjustments.
Legal and Ethical Considerations:
Overview of legal and ethical issues related to diabetes care, including consent, confidentiality, and patient rights.
Practical Skills Session:
Hands-on practice in using blood glucose monitors and administering insulin.
Role-playing scenarios to simulate patient education and emergency response situations.
 
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the Diabetes Awareness Training Course, participants will be able to:
 
Understand Diabetes: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of diabetes, including its types, causes, and effects on health.
Identify Symptoms and Complications: Recognise common symptoms and complications associated with diabetes and understand their implications for patient care.
Implement Management Strategies: Apply effective management strategies for diabetes, including dietary recommendations, physical activity, and medication adherence.
Administer Insulin and Medications: Perform insulin administration and manage diabetes medications correctly and safely.
Respond to Emergencies: Identify and manage diabetes-related emergencies, including recognising and treating hypoglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Educate and Support Patients: Provide clear and supportive education to individuals with diabetes and their families, and offer practical advice for self-management.
Apply Legal and Ethical Standards: Understand and apply legal and ethical principles in diabetes care, including maintaining patient confidentiality and obtaining informed consent.
Demonstrate Practical Skills: Utilise practical skills in blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and emergency response through hands-on practice and role-play.
 
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Diabetes Awareness Training certificate, recognising their proficiency in diabetes care and their ability to support individuals living with diabetes effectively.