In this course, you will learn how to support participants living with diabetes through healthy lifestyle practices, safe blood glucose monitoring, and appropriate medication management. We will explore the role of healthy eating and physical activity in diabetes care, demonstrate the correct use of home blood glucose monitoring devices, and examine both oral and injectable diabetes medications, including insulin pens. Finally, we will discuss common mistakes support workers may make when assisting people living with diabetes and disability, along with practical strategies to prevent them.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Support participants in proactively managing diabetes through healthy eating and regular physical activity.
2. Demonstrate the correct and safe use of a home blood glucose monitoring device.
3. Identify the oral and injectable medications commonly used to manage diabetes, including the safe use of an insulin pen.
4. Recognise common errors support workers may make when assisting people living with diabetes and disability and apply strategies to prevent them.