Course Overview
There is an emerging global epidemic of diabetes. In the UK alone, 3.2 million people are diagnosed with the disease and an estimated 630,000 people have the condition but don’t know it. It is believed that deaths from diabetes will rise by more than 50% in the next ten years. Simple lifestyle measures can be effective in preventing or delaying the onset of this chronic, debilitating and often deadly disease.
Benefits
Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
Improve your understanding of the various forms and causes of diabetes
Evidence your competency to employers
Further your personal and professional development
Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
Create better preventative care by being able to identify early signs of diabetes
What you will learn
Understand Diabetes
Prevention and Early Intervention of Type 2 Diabetes
Understand the Initial Care of Diabetes
Understand the Treatment and Management of Diabetes