Aims of level 1 training Level 1 training resources
Have an understanding of what continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is

Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme (CDEP) has this Introduction to CGM.
Please note that a CDEP licence is required to access CDEP training modules. See the contact details on the main page to get your CDEP licence.

The Primary Care Diabetes Society (PDCS) is developing some free learning modules aimed at those wishing to increase their knowledge of, and confidence in CGM. Each module will be a video interspersed with multiple-choice questions, followed by a multiple-choice assessment to check your understanding. Modules will take around 30 minutes to complete. Additional downloadable resources will also be available to support the learning points. We will link to these learning modules here as soon as they become available.
Have an understanding of what hybrid closed loop (HCL) insulin delivery is

Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme (CDEP) is developing a training module that is expected to be available from November 2024.
Please note that a CDEP licence is required to access CDEP training modules. See the contact details on the main page to get your CDEP licence.
To be familiar with patient information for the glucose monitoring systems, Libre 2 and Dexcom 1 See the Libre and Dexcom resources on the Level 2 training page.
To be able to scan someone’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor using that person’s smart phone or reader, and know what a normal range for readings should be for that person TREND Diabetes guideline Monitoring in adult diabetes: Glucose and ketones
To know the routes to gaining support from a registered healthcare professional if results are significantly out of target range

Understand and follow local policy and procedures for clinical review and escalation.
To know the routes for two-way communication with the manufacturers to raise and communicate quality concerns

Understand and follow local policy and procedures for quality assurance and escalation.
Follow the policy for safe disposal of the sensors TREND Diabetes guideline Monitoring in adult diabetes: Glucose and ketones
Recognise the signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia and treat appropriately TREND Diabetes leaflet. Why do I sometimes feel shaky, dizzy and sweaty: Hypoglycaemia explained
Understand the alarms associated with isCGM and real time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) and respond appropriately See the Libre and Dexcom resources on the Level 2 training page
Understand that some people with type 1 diabetes use insulin pumps instead of insulin injections TREND Diabetes guideline Monitoring in adult diabetes: Glucose and ketones
Understand that some people with type 1 diabetes use hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems instead of insulin injections Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme (CDEP) is developing a training module that is expected to be available from November 2024.
Please note that a CDEP licence is required to access CDEP training modules. See the contact details on the main page to get your CDEP licence.
Understand and offer personalised care approaches which can support individuals with diabetes to live well and self-care

The Personalised Care Institute free e-learning courses cover personalised care core skills and NHS England has this information about shared decision-making