Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

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Diabetes affects millions of people across the UK and is one of the most common long-term health conditions encountered in health and social care settings. This qualification provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of diabetes, including the different types of the condition, how diabetes is diagnosed, monitored and treated, and the support individuals may need to manage their health and wellbeing.

Great news! LDSS funding has returned for 2026/27, including the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes!

Suitable for those working in health and social care, the course explores the prevention of Type 2 diabetes, the importance of lifestyle choices, person-centred support, blood glucose monitoring and the ongoing management of the condition. Learners will develop the knowledge and confidence needed to support individuals living with diabetes, helping them to maintain their independence, improve their health outcomes and achieve the best possible quality of life.

This qualification can support progression within health and social care roles and provides valuable underpinning knowledge for anyone supporting people living with diabetes.

Who is the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes for?

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is suitable for anyone working in, or aspiring to work in, health and social care roles where they may support individuals living with diabetes.

Aligned to the Care Workforce Pathway, it is particularly relevant for those working within the Care or Support Worker role category, including care assistants, support workers, senior care workers, personal assistants and healthcare support workers. It is also valuable for staff working in residential care, nursing homes, domiciliary care, supported living services and community-based healthcare settings.

The qualification is ideal for learners who wish to develop a deeper understanding of diabetes, enabling them to provide safe, person-centred support and promote positive health outcomes. It is equally beneficial for those seeking to enhance their knowledge as part of their continuing professional development or progression within the health and social care sector.

Qualification Information

Assessment method

Portfolio of evidence

Credit value

Guided learning hours (GLH)

110

Learning aim reference

60352814

Qualification number

603/5281/4

Total qualification time (TQT)

150

Payment terms for LDSS-funded qualifications and programme

The Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) provides financial support for vocational learning and continuing professional development (CPD) of staff in the adult social care sector. It is offered by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and helps cover the costs of various adult social care qualifications, learning programs and digital learning modules.

What does the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes cover?

This qualification consists of four units.

Understand the prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes
Understand the primary care and detection of diabetes
Understand the treatment and management of diabetes
Understanding Diabetes

This is a knowledge-only qualification, which means that you will complete workbooks and may participate in professional discussions with your assessor. You will not be observed in the workplace for this qualification.

Why learn with Coleman Training?

At Coleman Training, we understand that supporting someone living with diabetes is about much more than understanding a medical condition. It is about recognising the impact that diabetes can have on a person’s daily life, promoting independence, encouraging healthy choices, and helping individuals achieve the best possible quality of life.

Our experienced tutors and assessors have extensive backgrounds in health and social care and understand the challenges frontline staff face. We focus on making learning practical, relevant and easy to apply in the workplace, helping learners build the confidence to support individuals safely and effectively. As a Government Recommended Quality Assured Care Learning provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality learning that not only helps learners achieve their qualification but also improves outcomes for the people they support.

Most importantly, we recognise that adult learners are busy. We provide friendly, personalised support throughout the learning journey, helping every learner develop the knowledge and confidence they need to make a real difference in the lives of people living with diabetes.

a man studying with laptop - level 2 adult social care certificate

Study Skills Workshop

Many of us may not have studied for a qualification for many years, and the thought of doing a qualification can, understandably, be daunting. Our FREE course demystifies academic language by explaining the meaning of different "command verbs", reassures about the wide variety of assessment methods we use, so writing reams is not required (unless you enjoy writing!) and describes what can be used as "prior learning", so you don't have to repeat recent work.

We discuss the use of AI in your qualification, and answer any concerns you may have - no matter how trivial they seem. This course is available as a video, to watch when it suits you, or as a workshop where you can engage with others and realise that you aren't alone!

mother working from home doing the level 2 adult social care certificate

Flexible learning

We understand that balancing work, family and study can be challenging, particularly for busy health and social care professionals. That’s why our diabetes qualifications are designed to fit around your existing commitments, allowing you to learn at a pace that works for you.

Learners have access to dedicated tutor support

Flexible Assessment

We recognise that every learner is different. Some people prefer to learn through reading and writing, while others find it easier to talk through their knowledge and experiences. That’s why we use a range of assessment methods, tailored to the individual learner wherever possible.

Our assessors work with learners to identify the most appropriate ways to demonstrate their understanding of diabetes and the support needs of individuals living with the condition. By using methods such as professional discussions, reflective accounts and work-based evidence, we help learners showcase their knowledge and competence in a way that builds confidence and supports success.

Quality matters! We have a caring team of assessors who will aim to mark your work within 48 hours and return it to you with supportive feedback and your next steps.

Funding for the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

This qualification is funded by the Learning and Development Support Scheme for the adult social care workforce.

Here is the detailed information on how to reclaim the cost of the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

Rest assured, we will be with you every step of your journey and will celebrate your success with you as you complete your qualification!

What Our Clients Say Testimonials

PROVIDER

I submitted my first 2 claims through the LDSS last week and found the process much smoother than I initially thought it would be. Once I was told the qualification number (which is required), the rest of the process was very easy to follow. I uploaded both a copy of the invoice, and the receipt and both claims were accepted first time round. I was informed they were accepted on the same day as submission so a very quick turnaround.
Mel Macaulay

PROVIDER

Our experience with the new Learning & Development Support Scheme has been really positive. We have found the new system to be very straight forward, easy to use and have already received the 60% funding for each submitted application. The new service also enables providers to more easily obtain funding for qualifications to support their employee's progression, learning and development.
Joseph Taylor