Diabetes in Adults Course

Diabetes in Adults – Online Course

Course overview
This online course introduces diabetes in adults, covering the different types of diabetes, common symptoms, contributing factors, treatment approaches and potential complications. Learners explore blood glucose monitoring, diabetes management, patient education and ways to support individuals in maintaining their independence and wellbeing. The course is suitable for beginners and those refreshing their existing knowledge. It takes approximately one hour to complete and is worth one CPD point.

Please note: This course provides introductory knowledge of diabetes in adults and supports awareness of appropriate care and management. It does not replace any practical, regulated or role-specific training an employer may require.

What the course covers
• Introduction to diabetes in adults
• Understanding diabetes and pre-diabetes
• Common symptoms and causes of diabetes
• Type 1 diabetes, including treatment approaches
• Type 2 diabetes, including treatment and potential complications
• Hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
• Gestational and other types of diabetes
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Monitoring blood glucose levels
• Conditions associated with diabetes
• Patient education
• Blood glucose management and lifestyle considerations
• Nutrition and lifestyle modifications
• Psychological impacts and support
• Recognising risks and supporting the prevention of complications

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for individuals who want to develop or refresh their understanding of diabetes in adults, including:
• Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses and dietitians
• Social workers and care coordinators
• Staff working in home care and residential care settings
• Family members and caregivers supporting adults with diabetes
• Diabetes care specialists and clinical staff
• Mental health professionals supporting people affected by diabetes
• Beginners seeking introductory knowledge
• Healthcare and social care workers undertaking refresher training

Practical benefits
• Develop a clearer understanding of different types of diabetes and their symptoms
• Improve awareness of blood glucose monitoring and management
• Understand potential complications and associated health risks
• Support person-centred care and appropriate self-management
• Adapt communication and support to individual needs
• Recognise when further clinical advice or urgent assistance may be necessary
• Access flexible online learning at a convenient pace
• Receive a free CPD-accredited certificate after successfully completing the assessment

What learners will be able to do
• Describe diabetes and explain its potential impact on daily life
• Recognise common signs, symptoms and differences in presentation
• Identify relevant risk factors and potential complications
• Understand approaches to supporting person-centred self-management
• Adapt communication and support to individual needs
• Recognise signs of deterioration or increased risk
• Identify when further clinical advice or urgent help may be required
• Promote independence, dignity and informed choice
• Explain the importance of patient education in diabetes care

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete an online multiple-choice quiz to assess their understanding of the course material. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass, and the quiz can be retaken at no additional cost.

On successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be downloaded immediately. The certificate recognises continuing professional development and does not constitute a formal qualification. The course is delivered online and can be studied at the learner’s own pace without a fixed learning deadline.