Description
More than 425 million people in the world now have diabetes. This course will give people an awareness of diabetes, and is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of what diabetes is, how it is managed, and what causes it. In this course, you will learn:
* What diabetes is
* Why having high blood sugar levels is bad
* What Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is and their common symptoms
* What the main challenge for those with Type 1 diabetes is
* How to treat a diabetic emergency
* The challenges for carers and the wider family
* The differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
* Helping someone with pre-diabetes
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