Raising awareness of the issue of service users who have diabetes within the care environment.

By the end of the session learners will be able to:

- Explain what diabetes is
- Identify signs and symptoms of diabetes
- Describe different types of diabetes and how the service user will present with each type
- Identify methods of measuring blood sugar levels and action to be taken if sugar is high or low
- Carry out first aid emergency action for a service user who is critically high or low
- Identifying dangers to the service user with diabetes with regards to diet and circulatory issues
- Explain / demonstrate suitable strategies when working with service users who have diabetes

Guided Learning Hours - 3 Hours
Certificate of Attendance