Understand diabetes and support people to manage it safely — the types, signs, day-to-day management, recognising and treating hypos and hypers, and preventing complications.
What this course covers
- Explain what diabetes is and the difference between Type 1 and Type 2
- Recognise the signs of diabetes and how it is managed
- Recognise and respond to hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
- Support people with diabetes with diet, medication and foot care
- Understand the complications and your role in good management
How much does Diabetes Awareness training cost?
£4 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription at £2 per learner per month covers all 32 courses — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Care workers supporting people with these needs, plus the seniors and managers who supervise them and sign off their practice. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.
What the learner receives
A certificate in their own name carrying the CPD Aligned seal, showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.
Related courses
Providers usually assign these alongside Diabetes Awareness.
- Medication Awareness — 60 min online, £4 per person
- Learning Disability & Autism Awareness — 45 min online, £4 per person
- Dementia Awareness — 50 min online, £4 per person
You can also browse the full catalogue of 32 courses, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Diabetes Awareness training take?
About 45 min of e‑learning, across 9 sections with 11 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does Diabetes Awareness training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain what diabetes is and the difference between Type 1 and Type 2; recognise the signs of diabetes and how it is managed; recognise and respond to hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is Diabetes Awareness CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?
Yes — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.
Does this cover hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia?
Yes — the types of diabetes, recognising and responding to both hypo and hyper, blood glucose monitoring, diet and foot care. It does not authorise anyone to administer insulin, which requires separate specific training and competency assessment.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
No — this is a standalone mandatory course rather than one of the Care Certificate standards. The Care Certificate is available as its own guided course for staff who are new to care.
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