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University of Melbourne

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Diabetes Academy: What's New in Diabetes

  • Non-Award

An e-learning course designed to update clinicians on novel medications and emerging technologies for diabetes management, featuring case studies and interactive learning.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
20 - 20 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$605 total

About this course

Overview

Diabetes Academy - What's New in Diabetes? is an important clinical update discussing the keys to treatment for diabetes. The course is intended to increase the knowledge and confidence of clinicians caring for people with diabetes.

Diabetes management is rapidly evolving. Recent large randomized controlled cardiovascular outcome trials have provided the evidence for the introduction of a variety of new classes of medications available for use for people with type 2 diabetes. Advances in technology including the use of continuous glucose monitoring devices and insulin pumps are improving outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes.

This e-learning course provides an evidence-based update for clinicians on the novel medications and emerging technologies available to improve outcomes in people with diabetes. Clinical case studies using video vignettes and multiple-choice questions are designed to optimise comprehension and learning.

Entry requirements

There are no set entry requirements for this course. See our Frequently Asked Questions

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

  • Manage the comprehensive care of a patient with diabetes in order to prevent medication risks and reduce the risk of diabetes complications.
  • Discuss the indications and benefits of novel medications in diabetes management, including GLP1 analogues, SGLT2 inhibitors and DPPIV inhibitors.
  • Describe the current guidelines and management of diabetes in pregnancy.
  • Use evidence-based guidelines for assessment and management of hypertension, including the use of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
  • Evaluate the care of a patient with new technologies such as an insulin pump or continuous glucose monitoring device.

Course structure

  • Tutorial 1: Essentials of Diabetes Care
  • Tutorial 2: GLP1 Analogues
  • Tutorial 3: SGLT2 Inhibitors
  • Tutorial 4: DPPIV Inhibitors
  • Tutorial 5: Update on Insulin Pump Therapy
  • Tutorial 6: Update on Continuous Glucose Monitoring
  • Tutorial 7: Diabetes in Pregnancy
  • Tutorial 8: Diabetes and Hypertension
  • Tutorial 9: Hyperlipidaemia in Diabetes
  • Tutorial 10: New Insulins

How to apply

Go to go.unimelb.edu.au/j3hi