Diabetes Awareness

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Diabetes is a health condition that requires strict monitoring and management. While this can usually be done by the individual, it's essential that anybody who spends time with them knows how to help should it be needed.

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This course teaches you about the different types of diabetes, the possible complications associated with them, and how to manage the condition to reduce the risk of these complications. By taking this training, you will have an in-depth knowledge of diabetes and be confident in offering help and support.

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Upon completion of this course, you will understand:

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• The different types of diabetes, how they are caused, and their common symptoms.

• The long-term complications of diabetes and how to prevent them.

• The short-term risks of diabetes and how to prevent and treat them.

• 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.

• How to manage diet by counting carbohydrates and referring to foods' glycaemic index (GI).

• How diabetes impacts on a person's day-to-day life, including driving, pregnancy, sex life, and their emotional well-being.