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Advances in Diabetes Management is a comprehensive course designed to equip primary health caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage diabetes, with a specific focus on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). This course covers essential topics such as the initial steps in diabetes management, the role of early initiation of combination therapy, and guidance on using newer Oral Antidiabetic Drugs (OADs). The course shall aim to empower healthcare professionals with practical tools and strategies to optimize patient outcomes and improve their quality of life. By focusing on the significance of early initiation of combination therapy in T2DM management, the course will help in exploring the benefits, rationale, and evidence supporting this approach.
The course also provides a comprehensive guide to using newer OADs, including an in-depth understanding of different classes, mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and potential side effects. By mastering the utilization of these medications, healthcare professionals will be equipped to make informed decisions and provide the best possible care for patients with T2DM. This course, delivered by National Diabetes experts and endorsed by the reputed association Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), will assist in accrediting primary healthcare physicians' knowledge and acumen in improving treatment outcomes, reducing complications, and ultimately improving the quality of life for individuals with diabetes.
Module 1: 1st Step towards managing diabetes by the primary health care giver
By Dr. Brij Mohan Makkar
Module 2: Role of early initiation of combination therapy in T2DM management
By Dr. Sanjay Agarwal
Module 3: A guide to using newer OADs
By Dr. Banshi Saboo
Dr. Brij Mohan Makkar is an accomplished Diabetologist and Obesity Specialist with extensive qualifications including MD, FIAMS, FICP, FRCP (Glasg,Edin), FACP (USA), FACE (USA), and FRSSDI. He serves as the Course Director for Cleveland Clinic Advanced Certificate Courses in Diabetes in India. Dr. Makkar holds esteemed positions such as the Current President of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India and the Honorary Secretary of the RSSDI from 2017 to 2019. He is a member of the Executive Board for Diabetes India and has contributed to the AACE International Committee in 2014, 2016, and 2017. Additionally, Dr. Makkar has been involved with the AACE Professional Business Committee from 2016 to 2017. He held the position of Immediate Past Chairman for the RSSDI Delhi Chapter and is currently serving as the Honorary Secretary for the Indian Obesity Network (ION).
Dr. Sanjay Agarwal is MD, FACE, FACP, is a distinguished endocrinologist and physician. He is a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Agarwal serves as the Director of Aegle Clinic, specializing in Diabetes Care. He is also the Head of the Department of Medicine and Diabetes at Ruby Hall Clinic. Additionally, he holds positions as a Member of the Editorial Board for BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care Journal and as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries (IJDDC). Dr. Agarwal serves as the Honorary Secretary of the Governing Council for the National RSSDI and holds the esteemed position of Chairman of the International Diabetes Expert Consortium (IDEC).
Dr. Banshi Saboo is a highly accomplished and respected medical professional with an extensive list of qualifications, including MBBS, MD, DNB, and PhD. He currently serves as the Chief Diabetologist and Chairman at the Diabetes Care and Hormone Clinic in Ahmedabad. Dr. Saboo's contributions to diabetes research and treatment are widely acknowledged, as evident from his past presidency at the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and founding of Diabetes Care India. Additionally, he is an esteemed Executive Committee Member of the Association of Physicians of India (API).