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Diabetes Awareness Training
Training Excellence

5-in-1 Course | PDF Certificate | Expert Tutor Assistance | 14-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

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£15.99 inc VAT (was £25)
Offer ends 31 October 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
50 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 6 PDFs and 1 Quiz
Duration
8.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

★★★ Positive Reviews from Learners! ★★★

Training Excellence – 5-in-1 Course Bundle

  1. Diabetes Awareness Training
  2. Dementia Care Awareness
  3. Nursing Assistant
  4. Basic First Aid
  5. Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Learning Features

  • 100% online learning — accessible anytime, anywhere
  • Study at your own pace on any device
  • Engaging audio lessons for every module

Do You Want to Provide Safe, Effective, and Compassionate Care for People Living with Diabetes?

Over 537 million adults worldwide, including 4.3 million in the UK, suffer from diabetes, which is still one of the biggest global health issues. Thousands more go misdiagnosed. Nearly 90% of cases are type 2 diabetes, which puts a great deal of strain on the NHS and accounts for nearly 10% of its overall budget.

In the UK, diabetes causes almost 2,000 cases of vision loss, 185 amputations, and 700 premature deaths per week. These figures highlight the critical need for improved knowledge, prevention, and care.

Monitoring blood glucose, controlling nutrition and medication, and identifying symptoms of diabetic emergencies provide difficulties for many healthcare and support professionals. These difficulties may result in mistakes that jeopardize patient safety and wellness if the right training is not received.

Our Diabetes Awareness Training equips students with the fundamental information and practical skills necessary to provide safe, competent, and person-centered diabetes care. This bundle equips you for success in a range of healthcare settings when paired with extra certifications in dementia care, first aid, and health & social care.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll gain a solid foundation in diabetes management and overall care support. Key learning outcomes include:

  • Understand the causes, symptoms, and risk factors of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
  • Learn safe and accurate blood glucose monitoring and insulin handling
  • Recognise signs of hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, and diabetic emergencies
  • Explore wound and foot care practices to prevent long-term complications
  • Build empathy and communication skills when working with patients and families
  • Develop understanding of dementia care, safeguarding, and person-centred approaches
  • Gain practical first aid skills for real-life medical emergencies
  • Achieve a recognised in Health & Social Care to support your career growth

Why Choose Training Excellence?

  • Flexible Online Learning: Complete your training anytime, anywhere
  • Expert-Led Modules: Created by experienced nurses and care professionals
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: 14-day money-back promise

Student Testimonials

★★★★★ “This course gave me a deep understanding of diabetes care and made me feel confident supporting my patients.” – Sarah Thompson
★★★★★ “The combination of Dementia Care and First Aid was perfect for my role as a care assistant.” – David Clarke
★★★★★ “Well structured, easy to follow, and full of practical insight. Highly recommend!” – Aisha Rahman

Enrol today with Training Excellence’s Diabetes Awareness Training Bundle and gain the essential knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care — while advancing your career in the UK’s growing health and social care sector.

Certificates

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 50 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 6 PDFs and 1 Quiz

Duration: 8h and 5m

    • 1: Section Overview of Foundations and Diagnosis of Diabetes 02:33
    • 2: What Is Diabetes? General Overview 03:13
    • 3: Diabetes Facts and Data in the UK 03:08
    • 4: Secure Your Certificate Early 01:00
    • 5: Classification of Diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, Secondary 03:05
    • 6: Pathophysiology: Insulin Deficiency vs. Resistance 04:10
    • 7: Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies 04:18
    • 8: Diagnostic Testing: FPG, OGTT, HbA1c, Pre-diabetes 04:24
    • 9: Person-Centred Care and Health Literacy 03:22
    • 10: Lifestyle Management: Nutrition and Physical Activity 03:53
    • 11: Highlights of Foundations and Diagnosis of Diabetes 01:02
    • 12: Section Overview of Type 1 Diabetes 02:22
    • 13: Autoimmune Onset and Disease Progression 03:51
    • 14: Insulin Regimens and Dose Adjustment 04:17
    • 15: Carbohydrate Counting and Ratios 03:49
    • 16: Exercise Planning in Type 1 Diabetes 04:15
    • 17: Associated Autoimmune Conditions 04:05
    • 18: Ketone Monitoring and DKA Prevention 04:06
    • 19: Highlights of Type 1 Diabetes 01:07
    • 20: Section Overview of Type 2 Diabetes 03:00
    • 21: Insulin Resistance and ß-Cell Dysfunction 04:15
    • 22: Nutrition, Weight Management and Remission 03:42
    • 23: Oral and Injectable Medication Options 04:20
    • 24: Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction 04:29
    • 25: Diabetic Foot Risk and Podiatry Care 03:38
    • 26: Role of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery 04:02
    • 27: Highlights of Type 2 Diabetes 01:13
    • 28: Section Overview of Adults with Diabetes 02:18
    • 29: Personalised Care and Shared Decisions 03:38
    • 30: Employment and Workplace Adjustments 03:35
    • 31: Sexual Health, Fertility and Preconception Care 03:51
    • 32: Travel and Driving Safety 03:56
    • 33: Diabetes in Older Adults and Frailty 03:41
    • 34: Mental Health, Distress and Peer Support 03:33
    • 35: Highlights of Adults with Diabetes 01:05
    • 36: Section Overview of Children and Young People with Diabetes 02:21
    • 37: Early Recognition and Referral: The “4Ts” 03:31
    • 38: Family-Centred and School Care Plans 03:27
    • 39: Growth, Puberty and Glycaemic Targets 03:44
    • 40: Diabetes Technology in Paediatrics 03:42
    • 41: Psychosocial Wellbeing and Independence 03:29
    • 42: Transition to Adult Services 03:39
    • 43: Highlights of Children and Young People with Diabetes 01:02
    • 44: Section Overview of Monitoring, Complications and Emergencies in Diabetes 02:25
    • 45: Monitoring Toolkit: SMBG, HbA1c, CGM/Flash 06:48
    • 46: Insulin Safety and Injection Technique 03:36
    • 47: Acute Hypoglycaemia Management 03:35
    • 48: Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Sick-Day Rules and Response 03:58
    • 49: Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State Recognition 03:55
    • 50: Screening for Retinopathy, Nephropathy, Neuropathy and Foot Ulcers 04:16
    • 51: Highlights of Monitoring, Complications and Emergencies in Diabetes 01:07
    • 52: Self Assessment 06:00
    • 53: Congratulations on Course Completion 01:00

    • 54: Dementia Care Awareness 07:00

    • 55: Nursing Assistant Diploma 38:00

    • 56: Basic First Aid 32:00

    • 57: Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care 3:50:00

Description

Course 1:Diabetes Awareness Training.

Section 1: Foundations and Diagnosis

  • Section Overview of Foundations and Diagnosis of Diabetes
  • Lecture 1: What Is Diabetes? General Overview
  • Lecture 2: Diabetes Facts and Data in the UK
  • Lecture 3: Classification of Diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, Secondary
  • Lecture 4: Pathophysiology: Insulin Deficiency vs. Resistance
  • Lecture 5: Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
  • Lecture 6: Diagnostic Testing: FPG, OGTT, HbA1c, Pre-diabetes
  • Lecture 7: Person-Centred Care and Health Literacy
  • Lecture 8: Lifestyle Management: Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • Highlights of Foundations and Diagnosis of Diabetes

Section 2: Type 1 Diabetes

  • Section Overview of Type 1 Diabetes
  • Lecture 9: Autoimmune Onset and Disease Progression
  • Lecture 10: Insulin Regimens and Dose Adjustment
  • Lecture 11: Carbohydrate Counting and Ratios
  • Lecture 12: Exercise Planning in Type 1 Diabetes
  • Lecture 13: Associated Autoimmune Conditions
  • Lecture 14: Ketone Monitoring and DKA Prevention
  • Highlights of Type 1 Diabetes

Section 3: Type 2 Diabetes

  • Section Overview of Type 2 Diabetes
  • Lecture 15: Insulin Resistance and β-Cell Dysfunction
  • Lecture 16: Nutrition, Weight Management and Remission
  • Lecture 17: Oral and Injectable Medication Options
  • Lecture 18: Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction
  • Lecture 19: Diabetic Foot Risk and Podiatry Care
  • Lecture 20: Role of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
  • Highlights of Type 2 Diabetes

Section 4: Adults with Diabetes

  • Section Overview of Adults with Diabetes
  • Lecture 21: Personalised Care and Shared Decisions
  • Lecture 22: Employment and Workplace Adjustments
  • Lecture 23: Sexual Health, Fertility and Preconception Care
  • Lecture 24: Travel and Driving Safety
  • Lecture 25: Diabetes in Older Adults and Frailty
  • Lecture 26: Mental Health, Distress and Peer Support
  • Highlights of Adults with Diabetes

Section 5: Children and Young People with Diabetes

  • Section Overview of Children and Young People with Diabetes
  • Lecture 27: Early Recognition and Referral: The “4Ts”
  • Lecture 28: Family-Centred and School Care Plans
  • Lecture 29: Growth, Puberty and Glycaemic Targets
  • Lecture 30: Diabetes Technology in Paediatrics
  • Lecture 31: Psychosocial Well-being and Independence
  • Lecture 32: Transition to Adult Services
  • Highlights of Children and Young People with Diabetes

Section 6: Monitoring, Complications and Emergencies in Diabetes

  • Section Overview of Monitoring, Complications and Emergencies in Diabetes
  • Lecture 33: Monitoring Toolkit: SMBG, HbA1c, CGM/Flash
  • Lecture 34: Insulin Safety and Injection Technique
  • Lecture 35: Acute Hypoglycaemia Management
  • Lecture 36: Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Sick-Day Rules and Response
  • Lecture 37: Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State Recognition
  • Lecture 38: Screening for Retinopathy, Nephropathy, Neuropathy and Foot Ulcers
  • Highlights of Monitoring, Complications and Emergencies in Diabetes

Course 2: Dementia Care Certificate

Course 3: Nursing Assistant

Course 4: Basic First Aid

Course 5: Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Healthcare assistants, support workers, and carers seeking specialist diabetes care skills

  • Nurses and clinical support staff aiming to enhance patient monitoring and management expertise

  • Social care professionals working with adults, children, or young people with diabetes

  • Family members and informal carers who want to provide safe, effective support

  • Care home and community care staff managing residents with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

  • School staff and youth workers supporting children or young people with diabetes

  • Anyone pursuing a career in health and social care who wants industry-recognised training

This course is suitable for both beginners with no prior experience and healthcare professionals seeking to refresh or expand their skills.

Requirements

To enrol in this course, you should have:

  • No prior healthcare experience needed; suitable for beginners

  • Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection

  • Willingness to learn about diabetes care, patient safety, and person-centred practices

  • Ability to dedicate time to study at your own pace

  • Interest in developing practical skills for supporting people with diabetes

  • Motivation to enhance career prospects in health and social care

  • Open to continuous learning and applying knowledge in real-life care settings

Career path

Potential job roles in the UK:

  • Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker

  • Nursing Assistant / Assistant Practitioner

  • Care Home Worker

  • Community Health Worker

  • Diabetes Care Technician / Assistant

  • Specialist Care Coordinator

  • School or Youth Support Worker

  • Clinical Support Staff in Hospitals / GP Practices

  • Patient Education Assistant

  • Public Health / Community Outreach Assistant

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