Duration: 6 Months | Mode: 100% Online
📦 Printed Certificate & Course Book Couriered After Completion
Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BAMS, BNYS, BEMS, Physiotherapy, and all healthcare professionals
📘 Course Description
The Masters Course in Diabetes Mellitus is a specialized 6-month online certification designed to empower healthcare professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical tools for the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of diabetes and its complications.
This course covers modern pharmacology, insulin therapy, diet and lifestyle modification, complication screening, and patient education strategies. After completion, candidates are fully equipped to independently manage diabetic patients, including type 1, type 2, GDM, and high-risk cases.
📦 Participants will receive:
Online classes + Exam
Printed Certificate & Diabetes Handbook couriered post-completion
🎯 Highlights
✅ Master type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes
✅ Prescribe and manage insulin, OADs, and diet
✅ Screen & manage complications: retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy
✅ Fully online learning – ideal for working doctors
✅ Printable charts, case tools, and practice-oriented content
📚 20 Detailed Modules – MCDM
Module 1: Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus
Definition, types (T1DM, T2DM, GDM, MODY)
Epidemiology and global burden
Risk factors and diagnostic criteria
Pathophysiology: insulin resistance, beta-cell dysfunction
Module 2: Diagnostic Workup in Diabetes
Fasting, PP, HbA1c, OGTT
Interpretation of lab values
Diagnostic approach in children, pregnancy, and elderly
Screening in high-risk groups
Module 3: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Pathogenesis and autoimmune basis
Presentation in children and adults
Insulin initiation and management
DKA identification and emergency protocols
Module 4: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Risk factors and metabolic syndrome
Lifestyle intervention as first-line therapy
Stepwise pharmacological management
Long-term glycemic goals and patient stratification
Module 5: Oral Antidiabetic Drugs (OADs)
Classification and mechanisms:
Metformin, Sulfonylureas
DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors
Thiazolidinediones, Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Side effects, dosing, contraindications
Module 6: Insulin Therapy
Types: rapid-acting, long-acting, pre-mix
Basal-bolus and sliding scale regimens
Initiation, titration, and patient training
Managing insulin resistance and hypoglycemia
Module 7: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Risk factors and screening guidelines
Diet, exercise, and insulin in pregnancy
Fetal monitoring and post-partum follow-up
Prevention of future diabetes
Module 8: Diabetic Diet & Medical Nutrition Therapy
Calorie calculation and macronutrient planning
Glycemic index/load, fiber, sugar substitutes
Meal timing and portion control
Sample diet plans for different profiles
Module 9: Lifestyle Modification & Exercise
Structured exercise plans for diabetic patients
Role of yoga and walking
Sleep, stress, and circadian impact
Patient education techniques
Module 10: Diabetic Foot Care
Neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease
Foot screening protocols and grading ulcers
Footwear selection and care tips
Referral and surgical indications
Module 11: Diabetic Retinopathy
Pathogenesis and classification
Screening intervals and ophthalmoscopy
Management and referral protocols
Patient counseling for eye care
Module 12: Diabetic Nephropathy
Microalbuminuria and eGFR trends
ACE inhibitors and nephroprotection
CKD staging and diet in nephropathy
Dialysis indication in diabetics
Module 13: Diabetic Neuropathy
Types: peripheral, autonomic, painful
Diagnosis using tuning fork and monofilament
Pharmacological and non-drug management
Prevention through glycemic control
Module 14: Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia Management
Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Hypoglycemia unawareness
Sick day rules and ER preparedness
Rebound hyperglycemia and insulin errors
Module 15: Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes
Hypertension, dyslipidemia, and atherosclerosis
Cardioprotective drugs in diabetics
Lipid goals and statin therapy
Preventive lifestyle and aspirin role
Module 16: Psychosocial Aspects & Patient Counseling
Depression and diabetes distress
Improving adherence and motivation
Family support and behavior therapy
Communication tools and empathy building
Module 17: Diabetes in Special Populations
Elderly and frail patients
Children and adolescents
Post-COVID and long COVID diabetes
PCOS, steroids, and secondary diabetes
Module 18: Monitoring & Follow-Up
Home glucose monitoring (CGM & SMBG)
Frequency of follow-up visits
Annual diabetes review checklist
Monitoring chart templates and tools
Module 19: Recent Advances & Technology in Diabetes
GLP-1 receptor agonists, dual agonists
Smart insulin pens and apps
Artificial pancreas and stem cell therapy
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Module 20: Final Assessment & Certification
Online MCQ-based exam
Case discussion (optional submission)
E-certificate & Printed Certificate
Printed “Diabetes Handbook for Clinicians” couriered
📦 After Course Completion:
📘 Printed Course Book on Diabetes Mellitus
📜 Hard Copy Certificate Couriered
💬 Lifetime WhatsApp/Email case support
✅ Certification to manage diabetics confidently in practice