Certificate in Diabetes Mellitus

Key Features
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Illustrate the physiology and pathogenesis of diabetes
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Explore various clinical presentations in the patients
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Learn appropriate management of diabetes
- Course Duration 3 months
- Next Batch Date2nd Oct 2023
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Course Description
The Certificate Course in Diabetes Mellitus has been designed by leading diabetologists to cover the classification, clinical features, screening and diagnosis, and pharmacological agents used in the treatment of diabetes. The course aims to improve clinical outcomes by providing an overview of diabetes education, exercise, and pharmacological agents. This self-paced course allows you to upskill yourself while managing your clinical responsibilities. The course has been updated according to the latest guidelines of the American Diabetes Association and the International Diabetes Federation.
Certificate in Diabetes Mellitus enhances the knowledge of the physiology of the pancreas, the pathophysiology of prediabetes and diabetes, clinical presentation, and complications. Comprehensive evaluation and management of diabetes according to the latest guidelines by the American Diabetes Association is integrated into the course to enable the management of the patients in clinical practice. This course improves the knowledge of the learners to incorporate better lifestyle management in diabetic patients as it plays a significant role in the overall outcomes.
You will be certainly benefited from this course. This course allows you to attend to patients while mastering your scientific knowledge and expertise in diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients across the spectrum from health to complex illness.
We at Medvarsity, strive to equip every physician with the ability to fast-track their career and enable them to serve better the communities in which they practice. Join us, and let us impact healthcare through education.
All eligible candidates, after successful completion of this course, will gain a Certificate in Diabetes Mellitus.
Eligibility: General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
Course Validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity.
*Statutory taxes and levies included. Rates may vary based on management discretion.
Course Outline
Introduction
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- A brief history of diabetes
- Definition and classification of diabetes
- Epidemiology of diabetes (Overview)
Normal Physiology
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- Pancreatic morphology and islet cell functioning
- Insulin: Structure, biosynthesis, secretion, and action
- Glucagon: Biosynthesis, secretion, and action
- Incretins: Physiology in health and diabetes
Types and Pathogenesis of Diabetes
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- Type 1 Diabetes – Pathogenesis
- Type 2 Diabetes – Pathogenesis
- Prediabetes
- Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)
Clinical Features and Diagnosis
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- Clinical presentation of diabetes
- Complications of diabetes (Overview)
- Screening and diagnosis of diabetes
- Comprehensive Medical Evaluation
Basic Management of Diabetes
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- Aims of diabetes care
- Diabetes education
- Lifestyle changes in diabetes: Diet
- Lifestyle changes in diabetes: Exercise
- Pharmacological agents for diabetes: 1. Oral glucose-lowering agents, 2. Insulin, 3. Non-Insulin parenteral therapies
- Management of diabetes overview of guidelines
Course Outline
- A brief history of diabetes
- Definition and classification of diabetes
- Epidemiology of diabetes (Overview)
- Pancreatic morphology and islet cell functioning
- Insulin: Structure, biosynthesis, secretion, and action
- Glucagon: Biosynthesis, secretion, and action
- Incretins: Physiology in health and diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes – Pathogenesis
- Type 2 Diabetes – Pathogenesis
- Prediabetes
- Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)
- Clinical presentation of diabetes
- Complications of diabetes (Overview)
- Screening and diagnosis of diabetes
- Comprehensive Medical Evaluation
- Aims of diabetes care
- Diabetes education
- Lifestyle changes in diabetes: Diet
- Lifestyle changes in diabetes: Exercise
- Pharmacological agents for diabetes: 1. Oral glucose-lowering agents, 2. Insulin, 3. Non-Insulin parenteral therapies
- Management of diabetes overview of guidelines
Directors

Professor Dushyant Sharma
MBBS, MD (India), FRCP (UK). CCST in Diabetes and Endocrinology, PG Diploma in Clinical Education.

Dr. Ali Mohammad Aldibbiat
MD/ PhD, FRCP-London, FRCP-Edinburgh,
MPhil, PGCert-Clin Res, CCT (UK)
Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Prime Hospital, Dubai.
External Examiner for Postgraduate degrees in Diabetes at the University of South Wales, UK
FAQs
- General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
How can I enroll in the Medvarsity courses?
- You can enroll in the course by clicking on the ‘Buy Now’ option available on the course page that you want to opt for.
I am not a registered medical professional can I still sign up for a course?
- To sign up and access a course, you need to be a registered healthcare professional and must upload your certificate or valid license copy in our portal before you sign up for any course.
Can I purchase a Medvarsity course even if I do not have USD currency?
- Yes, absolutely! Although the currency format you are looking for is not available on the website, your bank will automatically convert the price to your currency (at the current exchange rate) and the same will be charged. Both USD and AED currency formats are available on the website.
How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on https://kite.medvarsity.com using the login ID and password provided to you, or click on “LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google” and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID is mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to your log-in ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
Can I download the videos to study offline?
- Our videos cannot be downloaded as they are available online only. You can access the videos at any time within the course duration.
Are there any onsite or offline classes?
- The entire course content is delivered through the kite.medvarsity.ae in the form of videos and written text format. No onsite or offline classes are being conducted by Medvarsity.
Can I stop a module midway through and finish it later?
- Yes. Once you begin a module, it will be updated in your Medvarsity portfolio, wherein you can continue and complete modules at your own pace. However, you should complete it during the course duration time.
Are the courses available in other languages?
- All the Medvarsity courses are written and presented in English only.
What is the course duration?
- The course duration consists of 3 months.
How can I get my course duration extended?
- To get an extension of the course you have taken up, please drop us a mail at [email protected]. You can get a 30 days extension of the course duration and you would be charged 10% of the course fee as course extension charges.
How are the course assessments made and in what form?
- The assessment is conducted at multiple intervals as the course progresses. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz. Learners must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly in all to pass.
What if I am not able to clear the final test at each level in the first attempt?
- You will be given three attempts to clear the tests. If you are not able to clear the final test for the level in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Write to us at [email protected]
Can I repeat a quiz if I fail on the first attempt?
- Yes!! We provide 3 attempts to attend the quiz.
What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?
- If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], to direct it to the academics team.
What certification will I get at the end of the course?
- After completing the course content and assessments with a minimum score of 60% in each module, you will receive a Certificate in Diabetes Mellitus including your name, course name, and the date of completion, which will be generated in your account. No salutations will be added to the name.
When will I get my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass each level, your e-Certificate will be generated in the learning management system.
What is the validity period of the certificate?
- December 31st
Do we get a hard copy of the certificate?
- The certificate is available online and can be downloaded for printing a hard copy.
What happens if I lose my certificate?
- Certificate can be downloaded anytime from your account. However, if our team has valid information with proof of completion, then we can provide the certificate.
What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
Faculty

Dr. Marco Infante
Adjunct Professor of Endocrinology, UniCamillus – Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences (Rome, Italy)
Next Batch Start Date 2nd Oct 2023
Learning Path
- Course 1 Certificate in Diabetes Mellitus
- Course 2 Advanced Certificate in Diabetes Mellitus
Course Duration
3 monthsEnquire Now
Directors

Professor Dushyant Sharma
MBBS, MD (India), FRCP (UK). CCST in Diabetes and Endocrinology, PG Diploma in Clinical Education.

Dr. Ali Mohammad Aldibbiat
MD/ PhD, FRCP-London, FRCP-Edinburgh,
MPhil, PGCert-Clin Res, CCT (UK)
Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Prime Hospital, Dubai.
External Examiner for Postgraduate degrees in Diabetes at the University of South Wales, UK
Faculty

Dr. Marco Infante
Adjunct Professor of Endocrinology, UniCamillus – Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences (Rome, Italy)