A Primer on Diabetes Mellitus: Foundations for the Incoming First-Year Resident.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Given the increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus, trainees should have a strong foundation in the management of diabetes. Published literature on the knowledge base and comfort level of medical trainees in diabetes care describes varying levels of exposure to diabetes management in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Methods

This eight-module curriculum provides a foundation in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of diabetes mellitus in the adult patient, as well as pharmacological treatment, patient education, and complications. Specifically, the modules consist of an introduction to diabetes, diagnosis and glycemic goals, patient education, basic nutrition, noninsulin therapies, insulin therapies, complications of diabetes, and financial consider

SUBMITTER: Amori RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6464467 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature