MBBS (minimum)

The Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus, offered by the International Institute of Clinical Excellence and Research (IICER), is a specialized program designed for healthcare professionals seeking advanced expertise in diabetes care.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder affecting millions worldwide, with serious complications if not managed effectively. This course provides comprehensive insights into diabetes pathophysiology, patient evaluation, dietary and pharmacological management, insulin therapy, complications, and specialized considerations in diabetes care. Participants will develop clinical skills to improve patient outcomes, reduce diabetes-related complications, and implement evidence-based treatment strategies.

Course Modules & Contents

📌 Module 1: Understanding Diabetes Mellitus

• Pathophysiology and classification of diabetes mellitus
• Etiology, risk factors, and epidemiology
• Diagnosis and screening (ADA, WHO criteria)
• Glycemic control and monitoring strategies

📌 Module 2: Comprehensive Evaluation of Patients with Diabetes

• Medical history, physical examination, and laboratory investigations
• Diagnostic criteria and differentiation of diabetes types
• C-peptide assay and its clinical relevance
• Screening for diabetes-related complications

📌 Module 3: Dietary Management in Diabetes

• Nutritional strategies for glycemic control
• Macronutrient distribution and carbohydrate counting
• Dietary interventions for weight management and metabolic control
• Meal planning for insulin and non-insulin-dependent diabetes

📌 Module 4: Treatment Objectives & Pharmacological Management

• ADA guidelines for diabetes treatment goals
• Oral hypoglycemic agents: Mechanism, indications, and contraindications
• Personalized treatment approaches for Type 2 diabetes

📌 Module 5: Insulin Therapy in Diabetes Management

• Types of insulin and their pharmacokinetics
• Indications for insulin initiation in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Insulin dose adjustments, titration, and monitoring
• Insulin delivery methods, including pumps and continuous glucose monitoring

📌 Module 6: Metabolic Complications of Diabetes

• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): Diagnosis and management
• Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) and its treatment
• Dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risk in diabetes
• Preventive strategies for metabolic complications

📌 Module 7: Microvascular Complications of Diabetes

• Diabetic Retinopathy: Pathophysiology, screening, and treatment
• Diabetic Nephropathy: Early detection and renal protection strategies
• Diabetic Neuropathy: Types, diagnosis, and clinical management

📌 Module 8: Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes

• Cardiovascular disease and stroke in diabetes
• Peripheral artery disease and foot ulcers
• Lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy for cardiovascular protection

📌 Module 9: Infections in Diabetes Mellitus

• Increased infection risk in diabetes: Underlying mechanisms
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI), and Tuberculosis (TB)
• Antibiotic selection and preventive strategies for diabetic patients

📌 Module 10: Special Considerations in Diabetes

• Preoperative evaluation of diabetic patients
• Glycemic control during surgery and post-operative care
• Diabetes management in pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
• Diabetes care in elderly patients and those with multiple comorbidities

📌 Module 11: Emergency and Critical Care in Diabetes

• Acute hyperglycemic emergencies (DKA, HHS) and their management
• Hypoglycemia: Causes, recognition, and emergency interventions
• Diabetes care in ICU and emergency settings
• Managing diabetes in critically ill patients

What You Can Achieve

By completing this Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus, you will:
✅ Gain advanced expertise in diabetes pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
✅ Learn evidence-based strategies for diabetes management, including dietary, pharmacological, and insulin therapy approaches.
✅ Develop skills to prevent and manage diabetes-related microvascular and macrovascular complications.
✅ Enhance clinical decision-making in emergency and critical care diabetes management.
✅ Strengthen patient counseling techniques for lifestyle modifications and self-care.
✅ Improve your professional credentials in diabetology and diabetes care.

Course Disclaimer

• This Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus is a certificate-based educational program and does not confer a medical degree or specialty qualification.
• The course is not recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) (formerly MCI) or any other regulatory body for specialist registration or licensing.
• Completion of this course does not authorize participants to prescribe medications beyond their existing medical qualifications.
• This program is intended for knowledge enhancement and skill development in diabetes management and should not be considered a substitute for formal medical training or residency programs.
• The International Institute of Clinical Excellence and Research (IICER) is not responsible for any clinical decisions made solely based on this course content.