Level 2 Diabetes Course

Diabetes Awareness Training Course- Level 2

This 3-hour diabetes training course is designed to help healthcare workers understand diabetes, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. You’ll learn about the different types of diabetes, what causes them, and why early detection and proper management are so important.

Key topics include the symptoms, complications, and tests used to diagnose diabetes, as well as effective treatment methods. The course focuses on how to help patients make lifestyle changes, stick to their medications, and monitor their blood sugar levels.

You’ll also learn how to identify people at high risk, offer care that respects cultural differences, and work with other healthcare professionals to provide complete support. The training includes interactive lessons, case studies, and practical activities, giving you the confidence to improve diabetes care and patient health.

This face to face course is for nurses, doctors, pharmacists, dietitians, and other healthcare workers who want to improve their knowledge and skills in managing diabetes. At the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate showing your commitment to better diabetes care.

Click here for the diabetes e-learning course.

Course Info:

• Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 1-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: No
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Virtual Learning
• Diabetes Refresher Course: Ask our team

Participants will learn how to maintain respect and confidentiality while providing quality care to individuals with diabetes through a dedicated module on privacy and dignity.

People also visited: Glucose Monitoring Training and Basic Observation Training.

Target Audience

The course is open to a wide range of learners. These training for be customised for different staff working in various settings.

The target audience for this onsite Diabetes Awareness Training includes:

• Care and Support Workers
• Nurses
• Nursing assistants
• General practitioners
• Physician assistants
• Pharmacists
• Dietitians/nutritionists
• Medical assistants
• Care coordinators
• Teachers
• Family

This training is for healthcare teams who work with patients who have diabetes or are at risk of getting it.

By training the whole team together, healthcare organisations can make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to managing diabetes and teaching patients how to take care of themselves.

Since the training is done onsite, it can be tailored to fit the specific needs of your organisation, whether it’s a hospital, clinic, or care home. This helps the team work better together and ensures everyone follows the best practices for diabetes care.

1. Understanding Diabetes (RQF)

• What is Diabetes: You’ll learn what diabetes is and how it affects the way your body controls sugar levels.
• Different Types of Diabetes: You’ll be able to tell the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and how to manage each one.
• Signs of Low or High Blood Sugar: You’ll learn how to spot the signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), so you can act quickly if needed.

2. Preventing and Managing Type 2 Diabetes (RQF)

• Risk Factors: You’ll understand what makes someone more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes and how lifestyle changes can help prevent it.
• Early Action: You’ll learn how to help manage Type 2 diabetes early on if it develops.

3. Initial Care for Diabetes (RQF)

• Health and Foot Care: You’ll learn why it’s important for people with diabetes to take care of their feet and overall health to avoid serious problems.
• High-Risk Conditions: You’ll find out what other health conditions make someone more likely to have problems from diabetes, so you can help take action early.

4. Treating and Managing Diabetes (RQF)

• Medication: You’ll learn about the different medications used to treat diabetes, such as insulin and pills.
• Safe Medication Protocols: You’ll understand the best and safest ways to give diabetes medication, following the right rules and guidelines.
• Diet: You’ll learn how eating the right foods can help control diabetes.
• Care Plans and Record Keeping: You’ll learn how to create and manage care plans for people with diabetes, and how to keep accurate records of their care.
• Data Security: You’ll understand why it’s important to protect personal health information and keep it safe.
• Handling Contaminated Materials: You’ll learn the safe way to handle dirty laundry or waste to avoid infections.

5. Privacy and Dignity

• Respecting Privacy: You’ll learn situations where someone’s privacy could be at risk in a care setting, and how to prevent that.
• Maintaining Dignity: You’ll learn how to treat people with diabetes respectfully, ensuring they’re always treated with care and their privacy is protected.

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Diabetes Course Outcomes:

By the end of this onsite diabetes training course, you will be able to:

• Understand Diabetes: Learn what diabetes is and how it affects the body’s ability to manage sugar levels.
• Identify Diabetes Types: Know the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and how each is managed.
• Manage Low and High Blood Sugar: Spot the signs of low and high blood sugar and know how to respond quickly.
• Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Understand the risk factors and learn how to reduce the chances of getting Type 2 diabetes.
• Provide Initial Diabetes Care: Learn how to care for the health and feet of people with diabetes to avoid complications.
• Ensure Privacy and Dignity: Understand how to respect people’s privacy and dignity while providing diabetes care.

Training Benefits:

Better Patient Care:

• Nurses & Caregivers: Learn how to better manage diabetes, create effective care plans, give the right medicine, and catch problems early.
• Pharmacists: Improve your ability to give advice on medications, avoid harmful drug mix-ups, and help diabetic patients use their medicine correctly.
• Teachers: Learn to spot the signs of diabetes in students, make classrooms supportive for diabetic students, and encourage healthy habits.

Additional training benefits:

• Learn how to explain diabetes in simple terms, helping the whole healthcare team work together more effectively.
• The more you know, the more confident you’ll feel in answering questions, addressing concerns, and giving great care.
• Catching diabetes early and managing it well prevents bigger problems, improving patients’ health and saving healthcare costs.
• Teach students about healthy living and how to prevent diabetes, helping to make the whole community healthier.

Other Courses: Diabetes Medication Course & Train the Trainer Medication 

Customer Testimonials

Those who have attended our onsite diabetes training have rated it as ‘Excellent,’ and we have a recommendation rate of over 99% for this course. This course meets regulatory standards and is endorsed by Skills for Care. You can read reviews below:

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“Informative session which has improved my confidence in caring for patients living with diabetes” – Harriet

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“The course was very helpful and easy to follow, lots of illustrations and videos, and a chance to practicalise what you have learnt.
Plus, the lecturer was very friendly and ready to answer all your questions.
The knowledge I have gained will enable me work with and support service users with diabetes.” – Annabel E.

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“This course gave me the confidence in knowing a lot more on these conditions and how to deal with them should I cone across someone who has an episode of any sort. I had some knowledge as I know people personally who have either diabetes and epilepsy, but completing the course I found I gained so much more. The trainer was very good at her job and enabled us to ask and answer questions. An excellent course that I would highly recommend.
Thank you” – jackie Hoppe

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“Did Diabetes training with Malcolm. He was very friendly and professional. The course ran on time, and the trainer did great in adjusting to individual needs. It was interactive, and was often related back to real life. I often find these things very boring, but caring for care did a great a job in keeping it real and interesting. Would very much recommend.” – Bee

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“This diabetes study day was useful in that it was practical – allowed us to practice the correct injection technique with insulin pens [residents come to us with a variety of different types] and the subject was discussed in an informal, thought provoking way.” – Corinne Wheeler

Question and Answers

What is diabetes training?

What is Diabetes Awareness Training?

Diabetes awareness training is a course that teaches people about diabetes—what it is, how it affects the body, and how to manage it. It helps individuals understand the different types of diabetes, how to prevent problems, and how to take better care of their health.

This training is helpful for anyone who wants to learn about diabetes, including people with diabetes, their family or friends who care for them, and healthcare workers. The course explains things like healthy eating, checking blood sugar, taking medicine, and staying active.

The goal of diabetes awareness training is to help people understand the condition better so they can live healthier lives and avoid serious health issues.

A diabetes awareness course can be taught in different ways, such as:

• Group classes
• One-on-one counseling sessions
• Online courses
• Workshops
• Or a mix of these options

The course may include activities where you practice skills, discussions with others, and demonstrations, especially in more detailed courses like Level 2.

Deciding Between In-Person or Online Diabetes Training

Choosing whether to do diabetes training course in person or online depends on your personal preferences, how you learn, and your situation. Both options have their benefits and downsides, so you can pick what works best for you.

Benefits of In-Person Diabetes Training:

• Hands-on learning: You can practice things like checking blood sugar or giving insulin with help from a teacher.
• Personal support: You can ask questions and get advice directly from the instructor.
• Group support: You can meet and talk to other people with diabetes, share stories, and feel supported.
• Structured learning: Classes have set times and a clear plan, which can help you stay focused and motivated.

Benefits of Online Diabetes Training:

• Flexible learning: You can study when you want and at your own pace, which is great if you’re busy or live far away.
• Learn at your own speed: You can replay lessons, pause when needed, and start again whenever you’re ready.
• Cost-effective: Online courses are usually cheaper because you don’t need to travel, and the course fees tend to be lower.
• Lots of learning tools: Online courses often include videos, quizzes, and other resources to help you understand better.

Things to Think About When Choosing:

• How you learn: If you prefer hands-on practice, talking with others, and getting personal help, face-to-face might be better. If you like studying on your own time, online might be better.
• Time and schedule: In-person classes have set times, but online lets you choose when to study.
• Where you are: If you’re far from classes or have trouble moving around, online might be easier. If you can travel and like meeting people, face-to-face could be right for you.
• Tech skills: Online learning needs you to be comfortable using the internet and technology.

You can also try a mix of both—do some classes in person and use online learning as well. This way, you get personal help and the flexibility to learn at your own pace.

What is face to face course for diabetes?

Face-to-Face Diabetes Training

A face-to-face diabetes training course is a live, in-person learning experience. You’ll meet with a trainer and other participants who are learning about diabetes, just like you.

Unlike elearning course, this gives you the chance for direct interaction with the trainer and personalised support. The benefits of the elearning is for refresher and getting to know about diabetes.

You’re currently on our Level 2 face-to-face diabetes course page. If you’re interested in enrolling for your staff, click the group booking button. For online courses, visit our shop page.

Face-to-face/virtual courses can be offered by places like:

• Care homes
• Schools
• Hospitals
• Diabetes associations
• Community centres
• Private educators

The benefits of face-to-face diabetes course include:

• Asking questions directly to the instructor
• Learning from other participants’ experiences
• Practicing skills, like checking blood sugar, in a group setting
• Getting personalised feedback from the instructor

FAQs

Will attending this training make me competent?

In short, no. No classroom-based training course can give you full competency – be very wary of anyone claiming they can. Our classroom-based assessments are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace competency. We will be sure to provide you with the relevant workbooks and competency proformas to be observed and signed off within the workplace according to your local policy.

What equipment will you use for training?

A: We have a variety of different training equipment and tools available. The training will be relevant and transferable. However, if you have a specific requirement for a particular type of equipment, please make this clear during the booking process, and the team will ensure this is provided.

Alternatively, we can use your own equipment for training.

What is RQF?

RQF stands for the “Regulated Qualifications Framework.” It’s a system used in the UK to classify and compare different qualifications based on how difficult they are and the skills or knowledge they cover.

The RQF helps you understand the level of learning someone has achieved when they complete a qualification. It makes it easier to compare courses and qualifications from different schools, colleges, and sectors.

As I have told others... It is the best, most informative training I have ever attended