Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Level 2 (SKI26S027)

Curriculum area: Employability

Number of weeks: 8
Delivery type: Online
Venue: Online Delivery
Free Course

We're not taking online enrolments for this offering at the moment, contact your local centre using the details below for more information

About the course

Unit 1 summary: In this unit, diabetes is introduced in a biological sense. The functionality of glucose and insulin is explored, as are risk factors for developing diabetes. Unit 2 summary: In this unit, learners will discover more about Type 2 diabetes specifically, and how diet and lifestyle changes can prevent or manage the condition. Unit 3 summary: Here, learners will learn how to initially care for diabetes, if they or someone they know are diagnosed. Unit 4 summary: In this final unit, learners will discover the long-term effects that diabetes can have, both physically and socially, and will look at an assortment of treatment/triage options available for those afflicted by diabetes.