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Introduction to the Program
This program is the best option you can find to specialize in Diabetes"
Diabetes is a complex, chronic process that requires specific knowledge and skills for a comprehensive approach that goes beyond glycemic control.
This Master's Degree in Diabetes presents a global and complete vision of the disease that is useful for adequately managing patients with diabetes at any level of care.
This is a unique and innovative academic program, based on an up-to-date description of the epidemiological situation of diabetes. This program provides an in-depth study of the complex pathophysiology of the disease, the integral evaluation of acute and chronic complications, from a specialized point of view, and its comprehensive treatment.
Its contents cover the most innovative aspects of diabetes, such as the implementation of technology to control and treat this disease, and the most innovative areas in the research of new therapeutic approaches.
All this, without forgetting the crucial role of diabetes education for the control of the disease.
This program is unique as it includes a broad view of the disease across all patient ages and special situations. It also delves into the social aspects of diabetic patients' lives that require specific knowledge so that they can be addressed.
A quality program with which you will be able to stand out in a highly competitive sector and improve your skills and Knowledge of the field.
Improve the quality of care for your patients with this innovative diabetes program"
This Master's Degree in Diabetes contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- Practical cases presented by experts in Diabetes
- The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice.
- New developments in Diabetes
- Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
- Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Diabetes
- Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection
This Master's Degree may be the best investment you can make in the selection of a refresher programme for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge of Diabetes, you will obtain a degree from TECH Global University"
The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Diabetes, who bring their experience to this specialization program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.
The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.
The design of this Program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional will have to try to solve the different situations of Professional Practice, which will be posed throughout the Program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Diabetes with extensive medical experience.
Take the step and join our team. You will find the best educational material to enhance your studies"
This 100% online Master's Degree will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"
Syllabus
The structure of the content has been designed by leading Diabetes experts, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases they have reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with their extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to teaching.
This TECH Global Universitycontains the most complete and updated scientific program on the market”
Module 1. The Concept of Diabetes. Epidemiology
1.1. Diabetes Historical Recollection
1.2. Classification of Diabetes and Other Categories of Glucose Intolerance
1.3. Gestational Diabetes
1.4. Diabetes and Genetic Syndromes
1.5. Diabetes and Exocrine Pancreas Diseases
1.6. Pharmacological Diabetes
1.7. Epidemiology of Type 1 Diabetes
1.8. Epidemiology of Type 2 Diabetes
1.9. Screening for Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes
1.10. Diabetes and Population Health
Module 2. Pathophysiology of Diabetes
2.1. Normal Anatomy and Physiology of Pancreatic Function. Glucose Homeostasis
2.2. Pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes
2.3. Pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes. Overview
2.4. Role of Adipose Tissue in Type 2 Diabetes. Concept of Insulin Resistance
2.5. Implications of Intestinal Hormones in the Pathophysiology of Diabetes: Incretin System. Intestinal Microbiota
2.6. Implications of the Kidney in the Pathophysiology of Diabetes
2.7. The Central Nervous System and the Pathophysiology of Diabetes
2.8. Diabetes and Genetics
2.9. Diabetes and Delay or Prevention of DM1
2.10. Diabetes and Delay or Prevention of DM2
Module 3. Assessment of Diabetes and its Comorbidities
3.1. Patient Centered. Facilitating Behavioral Change in Diabetic Patients
3.2. Glycemic Control Objectives
3.3. Hypoglycemia
3.4. Diabetes and Hyperglycemic Decompensations: CAD
3.5. Diabetes and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Decompensation
3.6. Diabetes and Infections
3.7. Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Diabetic Patients
3.8. Diabetes and Endocrine Diseases
3.9. Psychological and Social Aspects of Diabetes
Module 4. Diabetes Complications. Classification
4.1. Classification of Diabetes Complications and their Impact on People with Diabetes
4.2. Pathophysiology of Microvascular Complications
4.3. Pathophysiology of Macrovascular Complications
4.4. Diabetic Retinopathy
4.5. Diabetic Neuropathy
4.6. Diabetic Nephropathy
4.7. Periodontal Disease
4.8. Erectile Dysfunction
4.9. Diabetic Dermatopathy
4.10. Diabetic Foot
Module 5. Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes and Other Medical Entities
5.1. Epidemiology of Macrovascular Disease in Diabetes
5.2. Epidemiology of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia in Diabetes
5.3. Diabetes and the Heart
5.4. Cerebrovascular Disease in Diabetes
5.5. Peripheral Arterial Disease
5.6. Effects of Glycemic Control on Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Diabetes
5.7. Diabetes and Hepatic Steatosis/Steatohepatitis
5.8. Diabetes and Pulmonary Disease
5.9. Diabetes and Cancer
5.10. Diabetes and Depression
Module 6. Diabetes Management (I)
6.1. Introduction to Comprehensive Diabetes Management
6.2. Management of Obesity in Diabetes and Prediabetes. Metabolic Surgery for the Treatment of Diabetes
6.3. Treatment of Risk Factors: Hypertension in Diabetes, Dyslipemia
6.4. Treatment of Risk Factors: Tobacco Use
6.5. Nutrition in Type 1 Diabetes
6.6. Nutrition in Type 2 Diabetes
6.7. Exercise as Part of Diabetes Treatment
6.8. "Conventional" Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
6.9. "Non-Conventional" Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes. Pancreatic Islet Transplant. Pancreas Transplant
6.10. National and International Guidelines and Consensus for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Module 7. Diabetes Management (II)
7.1. Metformin
7.2. Sulfonylureas and Glinides
7.3. Acarbose and Thiazolidinediones
7.4. Glycosurics
7.5. DPP4 Enzyme Inhibitors
7.6. GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
7.7. Recap. Prandial Insulins. Basal Insulins
7.8. New Treatments under Research
7.9. Treatment of Steroid Diabetes
7.10. Treatment of Gestational Diabetes
Module 8. Diabetes and Technology
8.1. Overview of the Use of Technology in Diabetes
8.2. Self-Monitoring of Capillary Glycemia
8.3. Continuous Glucose Monitoring. Glucose Sensors
8.4. Insulin and Injection Devices. Insulin Pumps
8.5. Artificial Pancreas
8.6. Use of Technology in Diabetes in Pregnancy
8.7. Use of Technology in Diabetes in Childhood
8.8. Diabetes and Big Data
8.9. Diabetes and Internet (Websites, Apps...)
8.10. New Forms of Medical Care for Patients with Diabetes
Module 9. Diabetes in Special Situations
9.1. Diabetes in Childhood and Adolescence
9.2. Diabetes and Alcohol and Sexual Relationships
9.3. Diabetes in Women
9.4. Diabetes in the Elderly and Institutionalized Patients
9.5. Diabetes and Sport
9.6. Diabetes in Hospitalized Patients
9.7. Diabetes and Travel
9.8. Diabetes and Labor/Rural World
9.9. Socioeconomic Aspects of Diabetes
9.10. Legal Aspects of Diabetes
Module 10. Diabetic Education. Concept and Fundamentals
10.1. Diabetic Education. Concept. Assessment of the Educational Needs of Diabetic People
10.2. Diabetic Education Training Programs
10.3. Education and Skills in People with Type 1 Diabetes
10.4. Education and Competencies in Persons at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes or with Type 2 Diabetes
10.5. Therapeutic Education in Children and Adolescents, their Parents or Caregivers
10.6. Therapeutic Education for the Detection of Foot Risk in People with Diabetes
10.7. Impact of the "Expert Patient" Program on Diabetic Education
10.8. Impact of Patient Associations
10.9. Ethical Aspects in Diabetes Education
10.10. Challenges in Chronic Monitoring. Barriers to Adherence and Therapeutic Inertia
A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented to a high impact learning and training"
Master’s Degree in Diabetes
Master’s Degree in Diabetes
Diabetes is a global problem, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people with this pathology increased from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. The prevalence of this disease forces specialized centers to acquire the services of updated professionals who can provide new therapeutic alternatives to this complex situation. At TECH Global University we understand perfectly the needs of the labor market, which is why we have designed the Master's Degree in Diabetes as an excellent opportunity for academic preparation. In this program of 1,500 instructive hours, students will have access to an innovative curriculum that will allow them to know in depth the different states of alteration of glucose metabolism, its classification and diagnostic criteria. They will also acquire the necessary skills to carry out a global treatment, based on nutritional measures, exercise and healthy habits of the patient.
Study a postgraduate course in diabetes 100% online
At TECH we have a highly experienced faculty in diabetic pathology, thanks to this, students will learn from medical experts the following topics: epidemiology, evaluation of comorbidities, microvascular complications and management of the disease, among other topics of great academic value. Likewise, the professional will be instructed to establish efficient professional links that will allow the patient to have total confidence in the therapeutic process, thus improving his or her quality of life. Upon successful completion of the program, our students will obtain a university degree of high prestige.