Description
Diabetes Awareness e-Learning Course
This e-learning course helps health and social care staff understand diabetes, its types, symptoms, and long-term effects.
Learners explore the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, common risk factors, and the importance of early detection and lifestyle support.
The course also covers blood sugar monitoring, medication awareness, and how to recognise and respond to signs of hypo- or hyperglycaemia.
Designed for frontline staff, managers, and support workers, it promotes safer, more informed care and supports regulatory compliance. No clinical experience is required.
CPD-accredited and fully online, the course includes knowledge checks to reinforce learning and is suitable for inductions, refresher training, or ongoing professional development.
This flexible, self-paced course, which usually takes 30-45 minutes, gives a full overview of diabetes.
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Course Information:
- Developed by professionals.
- Accredited by The CPD Accreditation Group.
- 100% online, learn at your own time and pace.
- Translates into over 100 different languages.
- Instant certificate downloaded.
- Average Completion time 30-45minutes
- Available for all device
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Key Points
- What is Diabetes?
Learn what diabetes is and how it affects the body. - Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Understand the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and how each type is managed. - Recognising Emergencies
Know how to spot emergency situations that can happen with diabetes. - Diabetes Complications
Understand the possible health problems that can come with diabetes.
Diabetes Care e-Learning builds awareness of diabetes types, symptoms, and blood sugar risks—empowering staff to support safer care without clinical experience.
Course Information:
This eLearning course provides comprehensive diabetes awareness training for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and the general public.
Prerequisites:
- No prior knowledge is required.
Topics covered in the diabetes Awareness:
Types of diabetes, diagnosis, causes, medications, diet, exercise, foot care, sick day management, low blood sugar, complications.
Assessments:
Short quizzes at the end of each module, final assessment exam.
Teaching methods:
- Video lectures
- Slide presentations
- Infographics
- Case studies
- Knowledge checks
Delivery platform:
- Online e-learning portal, iOS/Android app Translates into over 100 different languages
Schedule:
- Self-paced, no live classes. Learn at your own pace.
Technology used:
- Interactive course portal, short instructional videos.
Course Breakdown
- Diabetes Basics – Types ( type 1, type 2), causes, diagnosis
- Treatment – Medications, insulin, therapy.
- Monitoring – Blood glucose, HbA1c, test results
- Complications – Short and long-term issues, prevention
- Living with Diabetes – Diet, exercise, lifestyle
- Support – Creating a helpful environment
- Final Exam – Test knowledge
What You Will Learn
- Diabetes types: Type 1, Type 2, gestational
- Diagnosis and testing
- Medications and insulin – uses, types, side effects
- Checking blood sugar – meters, CGMs
- HbA1c testing
- Short term issues – high/low blood sugar
- Long term issues – kidney, eye, nerve, heart
- Healthy eating and meal planning
- Exercising with diabetes
- Workplace accommodations
- Finding community support
Who Needs Diabetes Awareness e-Learning?
Diabetes awareness training is essential for a wide range of professionals and settings where early recognition, safe support, and informed communication matter.
This includes:
- Frontline care staff – care assistants, support workers, and healthcare assistants who support individuals with diabetes or at risk.
- Registered professionals – nurses, paramedics, and allied health staff seeking a refresher on diabetes types, symptoms, and safe responses.
- Managers and team leaders – responsible for staff training, care planning, and ensuring safe, compliant support.
- Non-clinical staff in care settings – including catering, cleaning, and admin teams who may need basic awareness of dietary needs or emergency signs.
- School and education staff – especially those supporting children or young people with diabetes.
- Family carers and support networks – who want to better understand diabetes and respond confidently to changes in condition.
It’s ideal for any setting where diabetes may impact care, wellbeing, or daily routines—even without clinical training.
When will I get my diabetes awareness certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.
As this course has been accredited by the CPD Group your certificate will contain the CPD logo and unique reference number.
Other face-to-face training
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Course Benefits – Diabetes Awareness e-Learning
- Improves staff confidence in recognising diabetes symptoms and responding safely to hypo- and hyperglycaemia.
- Supports regulatory compliance, including CQC expectations around staff knowledge and care planning.
- Clarifies key differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, helping staff tailor support appropriately.
- Promotes safer daily care, including awareness of blood sugar monitoring, medication, and dietary needs.
- Accessible for all roles—no clinical experience required; suitable for frontline, managerial, and non-clinical staff.
- Flexible e-learning format—complete anytime, on any device, with progress tracking and pause/resume options.
- CPD-accredited with certificate on completion, supporting professional development and training records.
- Ideal for inductions and refreshers, ensuring consistent awareness across teams and settings.
