- Course Name – Diabetes Educator
- Sector - Healthcare
- QP No. - HSS/ Q 8701
- Qualification Requirements i.e., Min. Educational Qualification and Min Age - Graduate in Science or Home Science or Food Technology, 20 years
- Link to Relevant NOS -
- Duration of the course – 90 days or more
- Job opportunities for this role are available with - Hospitals, nursing homes, medical colleges, clinics, eye clinics, research jobs, independent counseling, education, working along with endocrinologists and nutritionists, etc.

Syllabus in Brief –
Levels | Main Course Components |
Level 1 | Brief overview of diabetes, healthcare delivery systems, human physiology, regulation of blood glucose, first aid, emergency medical response, biomedical waste management, infection control and prevention, and importance of professional behavior. |
Level 2 | Classification, diagnosis, risk factors, pathophysiology, managing diabetes (self-management, medical nutrition therapy, physical activity), treatment options for diabetes (Oral drugs, Insulin). |
Level 3 | Acute and long-term complications of diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, special care for diabetic patients. |
Level 4 | Assessment and follow-up plan for diabetic patients, report and documentation, soft skills, and communication. |
Level 5 | Internship – To get Practical Exposure in Diabetes Education. |