“What’s New in Diabetes” is an important clinical update discussing the key treatment for diabetes. The course is intended to increase the knowledge and confidence of clinicians caring for people with diabetes.

This e-learning course provides an evidence-based update for clinicians on the novel medications and emerging technologies available to improve outcomes in people with diabetes. Clinical case studies using video vignettes and multiple-choice questions are designed to optimise comprehension and learning.

The course is suitable for clinicians working in the field of diabetes, including GPs, physician trainees, practice nurses, diabetes nurse educators, general physicians, pharmacists and medical students.

Learning outcomes

• Understand and discuss the indications and benefits of novel medications in diabetes management including GLP1 analogues, SGLT2 inhibitors, DPPIV inhibitors.

• In-depth knowledge and practical understanding of novel technologies in diabetes including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring.

• Describe the current guidelines and management of gestational diabetes.

• Develop a framework for the management of hypertension and dyslipidemia in diabetes.

Mobile Learning UnitMelbourne Medical School

Diabetes Academy What’s New in Diabetes

For more information, visit go.unimelb.edu. au/r676

RecognitionCertificate of Completion issued upon course completion

ConvenienceFully online. Study on iOS, Android and Windows devices or on web

Reinforcement10 interactive tutorials and 22 online case studies to practise interpretation

Course OutlineThis course is comprised of 10 interactive tutorials (including post tutorial self-assessments) and 22 case studies.

Course units

• Essential Update on Diabetes Care

• GLP1 Analogues

• SGLT2 Inhibitors

• DPPIV Inhibitors

• Update on Insulin Pumps

• Update on Continuous Glucose Monitoring

• Pregnancy in Diabetes

• Management of Hypertension in Diabetes

• Hyperlipidemia in Diabetes

• New Insulins

Accreditation

• Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) This course meets the requirement for 22 PRPD points in the 2020 - 2022 triennium.

• Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) This course meets the requirement for 2018 – 2020 (May), which contains 12 CPD points course.

• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) This course is a RACGP CPD Accredited Activity (40 points) in the 2020 - 2022 triennium.

Get in touch

medicine.unimelb.edu.au/mlu

mobile-learning@unimelb.edu.au

+61 3 8344 5673

Delivery mode

Fully Online

Course fees

AUD $550 (Including GST)

A$275 student or doctors in training discount (Please attach screenshot of student enrolment upon application)

Course duration

It is estimated that this course takes 20 hours to complete. It is recommended that you complete the course within one month to optimise your learning experience.

How to apply

Go to go.unimelb.edu.au/r676