Fellowship in Diabetology

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Course Description: The Fellowship in Diabetology is a comprehensive online program designed for healthcare professionals seeking to specialize in the management and treatment of diabetes. This curriculum covers a wide range of topics including the pathophysiology of diabetes, diagnosis, management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, complications, patient education, and recent
advances in diabetes care. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to provide high-quality care to patients with diabetes.

The course is divided into 12 modules over 52 weeks, covering essential topics in diabetology.

To understand the pathophysiology and epidemiology of diabetes mellitus.
To gain knowledge of the diagnosis, classification, and management of diabetes.
To develop skills in the use of diagnostic tools and techniques specific to diabetes care.
To manage acute and chronic complications of diabetes.
To promote evidence-based practice and research in diabetology.
To foster communication skills and patient education in diabetes care.

Course Content

Module 1 Fundamentals of Diabetes (Weeks 1-4)

Week 1: Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus

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Week 2: Epidemiology of Diabetes

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Week 3: Pathophysiology of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

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Week 4: Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes

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Module 2 Management of Type 1 Diabetes (Weeks 5-8)

Module 3 Management of Type 2 Diabetes (Weeks 9-16)

Module 4 Complications of Diabetes (Weeks 17-24)

Module 5 Special Populations and Situations (Weeks 25-28)

Module 6 Patient Education and Self-Management (Weeks 29-32)

Module 7 Nutritional Management of Diabetes (Weeks 33-36)

Module 8 Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes (Weeks 37-40)

Module 9 Diabetes Research and Evidence-Based Practice (Weeks 41-44)

Module 10 Emerging Technologies and Treatments (Weeks 45-48)

Module 11 Public Health and Diabetes (Weeks 49-50)

Module 12 Professional Development and Communication (Weeks 51-52)

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Fellowship in Diabetology

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Course Content

Module 1 Fundamentals of Diabetes (Weeks 1-4)

Week 1: Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus

Week 2: Epidemiology of Diabetes

Week 3: Pathophysiology of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Week 4: Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes

Module 2 Management of Type 1 Diabetes (Weeks 5-8)

Week 5: Insulin Therapy: Types and Regimens

Week 6: Monitoring and Adjusting Insulin Doses

Week 7: Hypoglycemia: Prevention and Management

Week 8: Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pumps

Module 3 Management of Type 2 Diabetes (Weeks 9-16)

Week 9: Lifestyle Modification and Patient Education

Week 10: Oral Hypoglycemic Agents

Week 11: Non-insulin Injectables

Week 12: Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes

Week 13: Combination Therapy

Week 14: Weight Management in Type 2 Diabetes

Week 15: Recent Advances in Type 2 Diabetes Management

Week 16: Case Studies in Type 2 Diabetes Management

Module 4 Complications of Diabetes (Weeks 17-24)

Week 17: Diabetic Retinopathy: Screening and Management

Week 18: Diabetic Nephropathy: Prevention and Treatment

Week 19: Diabetic Neuropathy: Diagnosis and Management

Week 20: Cardiovascular Complications

Week 21: Diabetic Foot: Prevention and Management

Week 22: Diabetic Skin Conditions

Week 23: Managing Infections in Diabetic Patients

Week 24: Comprehensive Case Studies

Module 5 Special Populations and Situations (Weeks 25-28)

Week 25: Diabetes in Pregnancy: Gestational Diabetes

Week 26: Diabetes in Pediatric Patients

Week 27: Diabetes in the Elderly

Week 28: Diabetes in Hospitalized Patients

Module 6 Patient Education and Self-Management (Weeks 29-32)

Week 29: Principles of Patient Education

Week 30: Developing Diabetes Education Programs

Week 31: Enhancing Patient Adherence

Week 32: Use of Technology in Patient Education

Module 7 Nutritional Management of Diabetes (Weeks 33-36)

Week 33: Principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy

Week 34: Carbohydrate Counting and Meal Planning

Week 35: Role of Diet in Diabetes Management

Week 36: Nutritional Counseling Techniques

Module 8 Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes (Weeks 37-40)

Week 37: Psychological Impact of Diabetes

Week 38: Coping Strategies for Patients

Week 39: Addressing Depression and Anxiety in Diabetic Patients

Week 40: Support Systems and Group Therapy

Module 9 Diabetes Research and Evidence-Based Practice (Weeks 41-44)

Week 41: Research Methodology in Diabetology

Week 42: Critical Appraisal of Diabetes Literature

Week 43: Designing and Conducting Clinical Research

Week 44: Case Studies and Evidence-Based Practice

Module 10 Emerging Technologies and Treatments (Weeks 45-48)

Week 45: Advances in Insulin Delivery Systems

Week 46: Artificial Pancreas and Closed-Loop Systems

Week 47: New Pharmacological Treatments

Week 48: Future Directions in Diabetes Care

Module 11 Public Health and Diabetes (Weeks 49-50)

Week 49: Public Health Strategies for Diabetes Prevention

Week 50: Community-Based Interventions

Module 12 Professional Development and Communication (Weeks 51-52)

Week 51: Communication Skills in Diabetes Care

Week 52: Ethical Practice and Professionalism

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