Diabetes Awareness and Management Training
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Diabetes Awareness and Management Training
Duration 3 hours
Last audited 17 June 2026
For me
For teams
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100% online training
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Start when you like
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Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)
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Instant assessment and result
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1 learner per course
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Train teams of all sizes
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Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses
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Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)
£25 +VAT
include vat
Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
Diabetes is a health condition that requires strict monitoring and management. While this can usually be managed by the individual, it's essential that anybody who spends time with them knows how to help if needed.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of diabetes, explaining what it is, how it affects blood glucose levels and how it can be effectively managed in everyday life. Across five modules, it explores the different types of diabetes, their symptoms and causes and the practical aspects of living with the condition. The course also covers healthy eating, treatment options, and the short- and long-term complications of diabetes. By taking this training, you will gain in-depth knowledge of diabetes and be confident in offering help and support.
100% online training
Access anywhere
Same day digital certificate
Printed certificate posted next working day
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines
Developed by a qualified diabetes professional
Accredited by CPD
Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses
Bigger orders = bigger discounts
Save on our courses when you buy more training upfront. Lock in a better price now and access the training whenever you need to. You can mix and match any of our courses too and get the discount off your whole order.
10+ courses = 10% off
50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, you will understand:
- The different types of diabetes, how they are caused and their common symptoms.
- How diabetes impacts on a person's day-to-day life, including driving, pregnancy, sex life and their emotional wellbeing.
- How to manage diet by counting carbohydrates and referring to foods' glycaemic index (GI).
- General recommended targets for blood glucose levels and blood pressure.
- The importance of blood glucose monitoring.
- The various forms of treatment for diabetes, including insulin, medication, diet and exercise.
- The short-term complications of diabetes and how to prevent them.
- The long-term risks of diabetes and how to prevent and treat them.
Training you can trust
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Recommended renewal:
3 years
What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.
Engage and empower
Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 1: Introduction to Diabetes
This module provide an introduction to diabetes by explaining its types and its common symptoms.
Module 2: Managing Everyday Life
For people with diabetes there are certain situations that may need extra planning and care. This module will help people with diabetes to manage these everyday challenges safely and confidently.
Module 3: Diet and Exercise
This module outlines how diet and exercise can be used to manage diabetes, and offers some guidelines for doing so.
Module 4: Types of Treatment: Insulin and Medication
This module details how different types of insulin and medication can be used to manage diabetes, as well as the problems that can come from doing so.
Module 5: Short-Term Complications
This module explains some common short-term complications for people with diabetes and how to recognise and prevent them.
Module 6: Long-Term Complications
This module covers common long-term complications associated with diabetes and how to recognise and prevent them.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically, so you’ll know instantly whether you have passed. If you don’t pass first time, don’t worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
This course is suitable for anybody who spends time around someone with diabetes. People who would benefit from this training include:
- The person with diabetes.
- Friends and family of those with diabetes.
- Teachers, teaching assistants and teaching support staff.
- Sports coaches and group leaders.
- Gym staff.
- Care workers.
- Healthcare staff.
Written by experts
In partnership with
Sarah Duffy
Adult Social Care Consultant
Sarah Duffy is the founder of Duffy & Co Consultancy, a specialist service supporting Adult Social Care providers to deliver safe, high-quality care and achieve compliance with CQC regulations and the fundamental standards. Duffy & Co work collaboratively with providers to strengthen governance, improve outcomes, and embed best practice. The team, which includes specialist consultants on a wide range of skills, bring a wealth of expertise, including general and learning disability nurses, former CQC inspectors, social workers, best interests assessors, and professionals with experience in local authority and provider settings. Together, they help organisations navigate regulatory requirements, build robust systems, and foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
Frequently asked questions
How do I access the training?
All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.
After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.
Can I buy training for my team?
Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.
When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.
Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.
If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?
Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:
If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount
If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount
If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount
If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount
What payment options are available?
You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.
For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice. If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk.
Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?
Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.
Is there a time limit on completing the course?
No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.
How do you make your courses?
All of our courses are made by our in-house Learning Design team with an approach to solve real-world performance problems - not just to tick a box. This approach is built on the widely recognised Double Diamond framework, adapted to ensure that every course is engaging, effective and rooted in the learner's reality.
We collaborate with experts in the field to help pinpoint the specific barriers preventing safe or ideal behaviour. We identify opportunities for the course to solve these barriers, increasing the likelihood that training will translate into real-world action.
By training with us you can be confident that you are taking a course that has gone through rigorous internal reviews and external approvals to truly be built with the learner in mind.
