Diabetes Awareness Training in Swindon
Understand type 1 and type 2 diabetes and learn to recognise hypo and hyper warning signs so you can respond promptly and support safe, healthy daily management.
About this course
Our Diabetes Awareness course gives your team the confidence and competence to respond when it matters. Delivered by experienced, friendly tutors, it blends practical, hands-on practice with clear guidance — so learners leave genuinely ready, not just certified. Training runs at your own premises anywhere across Swindon and Wiltshire, or at our dedicated training suite on Welton Road.
Who is it for?
Relevant to care assistants, support workers, nursing staff, school and nursery staff, and catering teams supporting anyone living with diabetes in care, education or community settings.
What the course covers
- Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- The role of insulin and blood glucose control
- Recognising and treating hypoglycaemia (a 'hypo')
- Recognising hyperglycaemia and diabetic emergencies
- Supporting diet, hydration and healthy lifestyle
- Foot care, skin integrity and long-term complications
- Monitoring, record keeping and when to seek help
What you’ll walk away with
- Recognise and respond quickly to hypo and hyper episodes
- Support safe day-to-day management, diet and monitoring
- Certificate on completion demonstrating CPD for CQC records
Delivery & group options
We run this course for whole teams, small groups and individuals. On-site delivery is ideal if you have several people to train — it’s cost-effective and works around your shifts. Prefer a smaller setting? Join a scheduled course at our Swindon centre. Every booking includes course materials and certification, with digital certificates issued promptly.
Rated 4.9/5 by our learners
Real reviews from people we’ve trained, on Google.
“Standard of training was top notch. Tom was very professional and his technique was a good tool to have.”
“Excellent facilities, air con, lunch and two very excellent instructors. Thanks Jason & Thomas.”
“Amazing and very supportive when I did my first aid at work course. Huge thank you to the team.”
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Book Diabetes Awareness today
Get friendly, expert training for your team — on-site across Swindon and Wiltshire or at our centre. Request your no-obligation quote now.