This half-day Diabetes Awareness course provides care staff with a clear, practical understanding of diabetes, its risks, and how to support people living with the condition. It is suitable for anyone working in residential, supported living, or domiciliary care settings, regardless of previous knowledge.

Delivered by an experienced trainer with a strong background in care, the session offers a realistic and accessible approach to understanding diabetes and managing its impact in daily care practice. Staff will gain knowledge to help them recognise early signs, respond appropriately, and support healthier lifestyle choices where relevant.

The course also promotes awareness of how care environments and routines can influence blood sugar stability and wellbeing for people living with diabetes.

Key Learning

• The difference between Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus
• Key facts about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• How the body regulates blood glucose
• The importance of blood sugar control and monitoring
• Common symptoms and warning signs
• Risk factors, including BMI and lifestyle
• Supporting individuals with diabetes in care settings
• Recognising signs of low or high blood sugar and when to escalate concerns

Diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body uses glucose for energy. For those in care settings, recognising and responding to the needs of individuals with diabetes is essential to keeping people safe and well.

This course explains the two most common forms of diabetes — Type 1 and Type 2 — along with less common types such as Diabetes Insipidus. Learners will gain insight into how blood glucose is regulated, what happens when it becomes unbalanced, and the role of diet, medication, and monitoring in managing the condition.

As well as supporting people already diagnosed, the course encourages care staff to promote awareness of diabetes risk factors, including body mass index (BMI), diet, and physical activity. The course also explores early intervention and signposting for individuals at risk of developing diabetes.

Information is delivered in clear, accessible terms with real-world examples, ideal for care staff who are not clinically trained but are responsible for day-to-day support.

Relevant Standards Covered:

Care Certificate Standard 3 – Duty of care

Care Certificate Standard 5 – Work in a person-centred way

Care Certificate Standard 7 – Privacy and dignity

Care Certificate Standard 13 – Health and safety