Unpaid Carers
Diabetes Awareness
A comprehensive three-hour course for healthcare and support workers in Scotland. Covering the types of diabetes, recognising hypo and hyperglycaemic episodes, treatment approaches, and how to support individuals to live well with the condition.
Duration
3 Hours
3 hour session covering Diabetes awareness
Format
In person
Face-to-face classroom training
Location
Onsite
At our training facility in Dumfries
Certificate
Valid For 3 Years
CTC certified
How the course runs
- Understanding diabetes, what it is & its types
The session opens with a clear explanation of diabetes as a chronic condition, how the body processes glucose, what goes wrong in diabetes, and the key distinctions between Type 1, Type 2, and other forms such as gestational diabetes. Participants explore the prevalence of the condition and why awareness matters in care settings. - Signs, symptoms & recognising complications
Participants learn to identify the signs and symptoms of diabetes, both the everyday presentation and the warning signs of longer-term complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, and foot problems. Case studies bring these to life in realistic care scenarios. - Hypo & Hyperglamic episodes, recognisition & response
This is the most practically critical section of the course. Participants work through how to recognise a hypoglycaemic or hyperglycaemic attack, the immediate steps to take, when to seek emergency help, and how to document and report incidents correctly. Group discussion reinforces learning through shared workplace experience. - Treatments & medication overview
An accessible overview of how diabetes is managed, including insulin therapy, oral medications, blood glucose monitoring, and the role of the care team. Participants gain enough knowledge to understand and support treatment plans without overstepping professional boundaries. - Diet, lifestyle & supporting independence
The session covers the role of diet and healthy lifestyle in diabetes management, including practical guidance on supporting individuals with meal planning, activity, and the emotional challenges of living with a chronic condition. Participants explore how to share awareness of the condition sensitively with individuals and their wider support networks. - Assesment, Q&A and certification
Continuous assessment runs throughout the session. The course closes with an open Q&A, participants are encouraged to bring specific workplace scenarios followed by a knowledge check and certification for those who complete all assessments successfully.
What you'll learn
✓ Understand what diabetes is and how it effects the body
✓ Distinguish between type 1, type 2 and other forms of diabetes
✓ Recognise the signs and symptoms of diabetes in those you support
✓ Identify and respond appropriately to hypo and hyperglycaemic episodes
✓ Understand the potential complications of poorly managed diabetes
✓ Gain an overview of diabetes treatments and management approaches
✓ Support individuals in sharing their condition with others sensitively
✓ Understand the role of diet and healthy lifestyle in diabetes management
Before you arrive
Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.
Certificate
CTC Certified for 3 years
Assessed through practical demonstrations and knowledge checks throughout the course. Successful completion earns a certificate valid for 3 years, and the training can be recorded as part of your SSSC Continuous Professional Learning (CPL). Renew through further training when your certificate expires.
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