Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes NCFE Certificate Level 2

Once enrolled, you will receive a learning resource/information pack which includes two workbooks. Part A Unit 1: Understand Diabetes You will: Understand the function of glucose in the blood Understand the function of insulin in the blood Understand the different forms and causes of Diabetes Know the risk factors for developing Type 2 Diabetes Understand how Diabetes is confirmed. Unit 2: Prevention and Early Intervention of Type 2 Diabetes You will: Understand factors relating to the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Understand how diet, exercise and lifestyle affect Type 2 Diabetes. Part B Unit 3: Understanding the Initial Care of Diabetes You will: Understand the social impact of Diabetes Understand how to work with individuals to manage Diabetes Know how Diabetes is monitored. Unit 4: Understanding the Treatment and Management of Diabetes You will: Understand how Diabetes is treated Know the treatment for hypoglycaemia Know the treatment for hyperglycaemia Recognise the complication resulting from Diabetes Know ways of preventing and detecting complication.