PG Diploma In Diabetology
Elevate your career with a PG Diploma in Diabetology—specialize in diabetes care and make an impact!
Course Overview
The Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology is a specialized medical program that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of diabetes mellitus and its complications. The course is designed mainly for medical professionals (MBBS or equivalent) who want advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diabetes care. Pathophysiology of diabetes Diagnostic techniques Pharmacological and insulin therapy Lifestyle and nutrition management Prevention and management of complications
What You'll Learn
Understand the pathogenesis and classification of diabetes
Diagnose diabetes using laboratory and clinical methods
Manage patients with medication, insulin, diet, and lifestyle therapy
Prevent and treat diabetes complications
Provide patient education and counselling
Manage diabetes clinics effectively
Requirements
Curriculum
12 Sections · 44 Lessons · 12 Months
01Basics of Diabetology4 lessons
- Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus
- Epidemiology of diabetes
- Classification of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational)
- Risk factors and prevention
02Anatomy and Physiology3 lessons
- Pancreas and endocrine system
- Insulin secretion and glucose metabolism
- Hormonal regulation of blood sugar
03Pathophysiology of Diabetes3 lessons
- Insulin resistance
- Beta-cell dysfunction
- Genetic and environmental factors
04Diagnosis and Investigations4 lessons
- Blood glucose tests
- HbA1c testing
- Oral glucose tolerance test
- Continuous glucose monitoring
05Pharmacological Management4 lessons
- Oral hypoglycemic drugs
- Insulin therapy
- New antidiabetic medications
- Drug interactions and side effects
06Nutrition and Lifestyle Management4 lessons
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Diet planning for diabetic patients
- Physical activity and weight management
- Diabetes prevention strategies
07Acute Complications of Diabetes3 lessons
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
- Hypoglycemia
08Chronic Complications4 lessons
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Cardiovascular disease
09Special Situations4 lessons
- Gestational diabetes
- Diabetes in children
- Diabetes in elderly patients
- Diabetes during surgery or illness
10Diabetes Technology4 lessons
- Glucose monitoring devices
- Insulin pumps
- Continuous glucose monitoring systems
- Telemedicine in diabetes care
11Patient Education and Counselling3 lessons
- Diabetes self-management
- Lifestyle counselling
- Psychological support for diabetic patients
12Clinical Training4 lessons
- Patient evaluation
- Diabetes case management
- Complication screening
- Case presentations and clinical practice
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