Diabetes Awareness

This study unit is to help you learn about Diabetes whether you are a new or experienced care worker, a person with diabetes or a family member who wishes to know more about the condition. The aims of this unit are to understand more about the following:
• What is diabetes?
• How many people are affected?
• Types and Causes
• Risk Factors
• What are the symptoms of diabetes?
• How is diabetes diagnosed?
• Diabetes and blood sugar levels - hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
• Diabetes treatments
• Diet and diabetes
• Diabetes and related illnesses
• Minimising the risk of diabetes related conditions
• Self-management

Distance Learning course comes with a Diabetes Awareness Study Guide for you to keep, a worksheet to submit your answers for marking, Learner Information Form and a prepaid return envelope. Simply return your Learner Information form and worksheet in the prepaid envelope and if you have reached the required pass rate you will receive (within 4 weeks) your marked worksheet, feedback on your answers from our distance learning department and a certificate of achievement.

We recommend you complete the course within one month. You can get additional support or ask questions through a dedicated distance learning email address.