The Level 2 Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Certificate aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the care and management of diabetes. It will provide you with an understanding of the different types of diabetes, how they can occur, and increase your awareness of diabetes diagnosis and initial care. You will learn how Type 2 diabetes can be delayed with lifestyle changes and about on-going care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levels.

Please note - Learners studying a Health and Social Care course need to meet current Government legal requirements relating to COVID-19 vaccination status when working in the health and social care sector. This means learners must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, this includes being double vaccinated and having received a booster. Learners need to meet this legal requirement to be able to attend placement, without attending placement learners cannot complete their qualifications.

If you think you may be medically exempt from the COVID-19 mandatory vaccination. Learners will need to provide evidence of an NHS Covid pass medical exemption. There is further guidance on how to apply for a medical exemption and prove you are unable to get vaccinated on the government website.