UNIT 1: Introduction to diabetes
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Module 1. Introduction and epidemiology of diabetes.
Module 2. Diagnosis & classification of diabetes mellitus.
Module 3. Pathophysiology of diabetes.
Module 4. Pathogenesis of acute & long term complications.
Module 5. Identification of high risk individuals.
Module 6. Clinical approach to a person with diabetes.
UNIT 2: Lifestyle modifications & obesity management
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Module 1. Principles of diet in type I and type 2 diabetes
Module 2. Dietary and lifestyle alterations in special situations.
Module 3. Principles of physical activity in diabetes.
Module 4. Diagnosis, causes and comorbidities associated with obesity.
Module 5. Management of obesity.
Module 6. Non conventional lifestyle & dietary interventions for diabetes & obesity.
UNIT 3: Pharmacological management of diabetes
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Module 1. Evolution of pharmacotherapy of diabetes.
Module 2. Conventional oral anti-diabetic drugs.
Module 3. Newer anti- hyperglycaemic drugs.
Module 4. Principles of insulin therapy: technique, site, dose adjustment.
Module 5. Insulin delivery device including insulin pumps.
Module 6. Therapeutic targets and algorithms.
Module 7. Individualization of goals and choices.
Module 8. Incretin based Therapy.
UNIT 4: Management of complications
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Module 1. Acute complications.
Module 2. Nephropathy.
Module 3. Neuropathy.
Module 4. Retinopathy.
Module 5. Cardiovascular diseases.
Module 6. Diabetic foot.
Module 7. Sexual dysfunction and diabetes.
Module 8. Infectious & skin diseases.
Module 9. Diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes mellitus.
UNIT 5: Co-morbidities in diabetes
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Module 1. Hypertension in diabetes.
Module 2. Dyslipidaemia in diabetes.
Module 3. Diabetes in pregnancy (c).
Module 4. Sick days and travel with diabetes.
Module 5. Diabetes at workplace.
Module 6. Special consideration in diabetes & Patient education.
Module 7. Use of social media in the management of diabetes.
Module 8. Role of Nurses / Diabetic educator.
