Elevate Your Skills with Insulin Injection Training & Blood Glucose Monitoring Training
- Slanjava Learning Ltd.
- 7 hours ago
- 3 min read
Supporting individuals with diabetes is a vital responsibility for health and social care professionals. Whether your team works in a care home, supported living, or community healthcare setting, our Insulin & Glucose Monitoring Training equips staff with the knowledge and practical skills to carry out delegated healthcare tasks safely and confidently.
Why Choose This Training to Administer Insulin and Monitor Glucose
Specialised training to administer insulin and undertake blood glucose monitoring training underpins safe, high-quality care. Guidance from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA, 2013) states that staff using blood glucose meters must receive appropriate training and have their competence assessed and recorded. Diabetes UK (2024) supports the safe delegation of insulin administration to trained health and social care workers, emphasising that competence and communication between professionals are key to preventing errors.
Studies also highlight that insulin-related medication errors remain one of the most common in healthcare, reinforcing the importance of regular and structured insulin administration training (Shanks, 2020).
By attending this course, your team will:
Understand diabetes, its implications, and professional responsibilities.
Gain confidence in insulin injection training and glucose monitoring training.
Be fully prepared for safe delegation and workplace competency assessment.
Course Highlights – What We Cover
Our full-day, group course combines clinical theory with hands-on simulation to reinforce learning and confidence. Content includes:
Overview of diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational), risk factors, and complications.
Blood glucose monitoring training: how to use glucose meters correctly, interpret readings, and respond appropriately (TREND-UK, 2017; RCN, 2024).
Insulin administration training: understanding insulin types, safe storage, dose preparation, injection techniques using pen devices, site rotation, infection control, and sharps safety (Right Decisions NHS GGC, 2023).
Recognising and responding to hypo- and hyperglycaemia, including awareness of how much insulin per gram of sugar may be prescribed under specialist direction.
Legal, regulatory, and competency frameworks: aligned with NICE NG17 Type 1 Diabetes Guidelines (NICE, 2022) and national point-of-care standards.
Hands-on simulation practice: delegates perform supervised glucose testing and insulin pen simulations.
Competency framework and learner resource pack: includes workbook and competency log to support workplace sign-off.
Learning Outcomes
On completion, delegates will be able to:
Explain the principles of diabetes care, insulin therapy, and blood glucose monitoring.
Safely perform glucose testing and accurately interpret results.
Prepare and administer insulin using correct techniques and documentation.
Recognise hypo- and hyperglycaemia and act safely and promptly.
Apply infection control, sharps safety, and record-keeping procedures.
Work confidently within delegated roles and professional accountability.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Registered nurses, healthcare assistants, and support workers involved in diabetes care.
Teams in care homes, supported living, and community healthcare services carrying out delegated healthcare tasks.
Organisations seeking insulin training for carers to meet competency and compliance requirements.
Why Choose Slanjava Learning Ltd
Delivered by qualified, experienced clinical trainers.
Fully aligned with NICE (2022), MHRA (2013), and Diabetes UK (2024) best-practice guidance.
Combines hands-on simulation and competency-based learning for real-world skill development.
Includes learner resource pack, competency workbook, and evidence-based reference materials.
On completion, delegates receive a 2-year certificate recognised across the sector.
Sustainability commitment: a tree is planted with every booking through JUST ONE Tree.
Build Confidence and Competence in Diabetes Care
Whether you are new to insulin administration and glucose monitoring or refreshing existing knowledge, our Insulin & Glucose Monitoring Training provides a comprehensive, practical learning experience. Book your group session today and help your workforce deliver safe, confident, and compassionate diabetes care.
Contact us to discuss in-house or group training options across Scotland and the UK:
Email: info@slanjavalearning.co.uk
Visit: www.slanjavalearning.co.uk
Kind regards,
Slanjava Learning Ltd | Helping others to help others
Award-winning Health & Social Care Training
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References and Further Reading
Diabetes UK (2024) Delegation of insulin administration. Available at: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/for-professionals/improving-care/good-practice/pharmacy-and-medicines/delegation-of-insulin-administration [Accessed 8 November 2025].
MHRA (2013) Point of care testing – blood glucose meters. Available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a803b0de5274a2e8ab4ef1b/Point_of_care_testing_-_blood_glucose_meters.pdf [Accessed 8 November 2025].
NICE (2022) Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management (NG17). Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng17/ifp/chapter/using-insulin [Accessed 8 November 2025].
Right Decisions NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (2023) Administration of Insulin by Injection and Blood Glucose/Ketone Monitoring – Clinical Guideline. Available at: https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/media/0qjfbf4t/administration-of-insulin-by-injection-and-blood-glucose-ketone-monitoring-282.pdf [Accessed 8 November 2025].
Royal College of Nursing (2024) How to monitor blood glucose. Available at: https://rcnlearn.rcn.org.uk/Search/505-Howtomonitorbloodglucose [Accessed 8 November 2025].
Shanks, I. (2020) Inpatient diabetes control in non-ICU patients: a practical and evidence-based approach to management. Journal of Diabetes Research. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5644436/[Accessed 8 November 2025].
TREND-UK (2017) Blood Glucose Monitoring Guidelines. Available at: https://trenddiabetes.online/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/170106-TREND_BG_FINAL.pdf [Accessed 8 November 2025].
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