Duration

3 hours

Suitable for

People working with people who have diabetes or who have an interest in knowing more about the condition

Content

At the end of the training, delegates should be able to

• state what diabetes is
• know about how it is diagnosed
• understand its management and treatment, including signs and symptoms
• understand the aims and recommendations of diet for someone with diabetes
• have an awareness of medication and methods of monitoring this
• know of the complications of diabetes
• understand the importance of  health checks

Expiry Date of Certificate

Needs updating regularly

N.B.
This course is facilitated by a Specialist Nurse Practitioner