Curriculum Highlights

• In-depth understanding of diabetes diagnosis, including early detection and classification

• Knowledge of evidence-based dietary advice for diabetes patients, with an emphasis on personalised care

• Effective strategies for monitoring blood glucose and managing diabetes complications

• Comprehensive overview of oral hypoglycaemics, insulin therapies, and their roles in diabetes management

• Practical solutions for common challenges in insulin management, including hypoglycaemic episodes and insulin resistance

• Approaches to preventing and managing diabetic foot, kidney disease, and diabetic emergencies in primary care

• Understanding the psychosocial implications of diabetes on patients and their families

• Overview of endocrine and metabolic issues such as subclinical hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, electrolyte disturbances, and calcium metabolism disorders

• Knowledge of the management of gout, testosterone deficiency, and male hypogonadism in primary care settings

• Best practices for managing long-term steroid use and its effects on metabolic health