Diabetes Management

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Understand the global burden, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus.
• 2 Analyze the pathophysiology of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes and their classification.
• 3 Identify acute complications (hypo/hyperglycemia, DKA, HHS) and chronic complications (micro/macrovascular).
• 4 Apply blood glucose monitoring methods and interpret glycemic targets for different patient groups.
• 5 Compare pharmacological agents (insulin types, oral hypoglycemics) and their mechanisms of action.
• 6 Develop evidence-based dietary and physical activity recommendations for diabetes prevention and management.
• 7 Adapt diabetes management for children, elderly, pregnant women, and culturally diverse populations.
• 8 Explore continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and digital health tools in diabetes care.
• 9 Recognize psychological aspects including diabetes distress, depression, and eating disorders in diabetic patients.
• 10 Design comprehensive care plans integrating multidisciplinary approaches and emerging therapies.