Diabetes: Don't Sugercoat It

Course overview

Short description: Diabetes Mellitus is a major public health problem worldwide and its incidence is projected to continue rising at an alarming rate. It is a chronic condition of hyperglycemia that overtime leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, including the heart, kidneys, blood vessels, and nerves if poorly controlled. Therefore, testing for the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes is critical so treatment can be initiated and adjusted before extensive damage occurs. This presentation will describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes with an emphasis on analytical methods used in diagnostic testing. Objectives: 1. Describe and differentiate type 1 and type 2 diabetes. 2. Identify the criteria required for diagnosis of diabetes and the analytical methods used in the clinical laboratory for diagnostic testing. 3. Discuss blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and medications used in managing diabetes.