With diabetes being the fastest growing health threat in the UK, understanding diabetes is vital when caring for others. This illness can be fatal if emergencies aren’t recognised and managed effectively. Don’t let someone lose a life on your watch. Learn the signs and differences, as well as what to do should the worst happen. This online diabetes training will teach staff the differences between type 1 and type 2, how they can be managed, how to recognise emergency situations, and understand the complications associated with diabetes.
The aim of this Diabetes Awareness course is to greater increase your knowledge of Diabetes and how to manage the condition.
The key points covered in this course are:
- Definition of diabetes
- Differences in type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes management
- Recognising emergencies
- Diabetes complications