Diabetes Care Level 3 (accredited)

This accredited BYTSYZ online course is suitable for
This course is designed specifically for individuals who are assisting in the management of individuals with diabetes (e.g. care workers, managers of care homes, health and social care support workers, it can be suitable for registered nurses as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)).

Course Objectives:
1. Explain the anatomy and physiology of the pancreas and role of insulin in the regulation of blood sugar
2. Explain the types of diabetes and the signs and causes of Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
3. Explain the causes of Type 1 diabetes and the factors that can predispose to Type 2 diabetes
4. Identify the signs and symptoms of diabetes and how it is diagnosed
5. Explain the range of diabetic treatments and the importance of safe insulin injection
6. Explain the importance of monitoring diabetes and the role of diet controlling its progression
7. Explain the emergency response to hypoglycaemia
8. Explain the emergency response to ketoacidosis
9. Explain the range of risk factors and major complications associated with diabetes
10. Explain the importance of a lifestyle to promote the health of a diabetic sufferer