Diabetes

This course is designed for healthcare professionals to gain practical knowledge in managing diabetes from diagnosis through advanced stages. It provides the skills needed to address both foundational and complex aspects of diabetes care in a patient-tailored approach.

Course Objectives

Day 1 & 2: Foundations of Diabetes Care

• Understand the pathophysiology of diabetes and its impact on health.

• Interpret key diagnostic tests, including HbA1c, cholesterol, ACR, and eGFR.

• Identify and implement the nine essential diabetes care processes, including foot health, oral health, physical measurements, eye care, and smoking cessation.

Day 3: Enhancing Diabetes Care Through Lifestyle and Holistic Management

• Apply lifestyle and dietary modifications to diabetes care, considering cultural sensitivities.

• Manage co-morbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension, and high cholesterol.

• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.

Days 4-6: Advanced Diabetes Care

• Prescribe and manage oral diabetes medications, recognizing side effects and treatment considerations.

• Initiate and manage GLP-1 receptor agonists and insulin therapy, understanding different insulin types and regimens.

• Identify and manage diabetes-related complications, including dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risks.

Learning Outcomes

Days 1 & 2: Foundations of Diabetes Care

• Describe the pathophysiology of diabetes and its diagnostic criteria.

• Analyse key diagnostic tests (HbA1c, cholesterol, ACR, eGFR) to assess diabetes status.

• Identify the significance of the nine essential diabetes care processes in patient management.

Day 3: Enhancing Diabetes Care

• Implement diet and lifestyle modifications to support diabetes management.

• Assess the impact of cultural sensitivity and co-morbidities on diabetes care.

• Apply effectively with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.

Days 4-6: Advanced Diabetes Care

• Manage oral diabetes medications, insulin therapy, and associated side effects with confidence.

• Differentiate between GLP-1 receptor agonists, insulin types, and their appropriate use in treatment.

• Develop personalized treatment plans integrating lifestyle modifications with pharmacological interventions.