Prevention and management of diabetes
25 - 27 April 2018
Course details
- Duration: 3 days
- Fees Medical Doctors:
- 3 day Specialist Modules - £600
- Optional assessment for specialist modules - £250 - Fees Nurses/Allied Health Professionals:
- 3 day Specialist Modules - £375
- Optional assessment for specialist modules- £250 - Contact us
Registration process
Step 1: Email us your qualifications and/or a short CV to cpd@imperial.ac.uk
Step 2: Register Online (for those accepted on the course)
CPD approval sought from RCP for 18 credits
This module discusses the scientific background and its application to the detection, prevention and treatment of diabetes, both through lifestyle and pharmacological therapies.
An update on clinical guidelines and trial evidence in prevention and treatment of diabetes are explored.
More information
Brief outline of content
- Pathophysiology of diabetes
- Aetiology and prevalence of diabetes
- The relationship between glucose and CVD risk
- Detection and diagnosis of diabetes
- The role of the diabetes specialist nurse
- Management of Type I and Type II diabetes mellitus
- Prevention and management of diabetes through diet
- Prevention and management of diabetes through activity
- Medical therapies in diabetes
Assessment
Coursework submission: Tuesday 29th May