CPD course for Medical Laboratory Officers
Diabetes Melitus: Part 1: Foundational Concepts and Diagnostic Criteria: Powerpoint 2026 (3 CPD)
3 CPD points · All levels · 9 lessons
About this course
By the end of this CPD part, the learner should be able to:
- Define diabetes mellitus and explain its significance as a major clinical and public health condition.
- Classify the main types of diabetes mellitus, including Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, and other specific forms.
- Explain the basic pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus, including insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, and impaired glucose regulation.
- Describe the common clinical features of diabetes mellitus and relate them to underlying metabolic disturbances.
- Identify the major risk factors associated with diabetes mellitus, especially in the Kenyan and African healthcare context.
- Describe the recommended diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus using fasting blood glucose, random blood glucose, oral glucose tolerance test, and HbA1c.
- Differentiate diabetes mellitus from prediabetes based on laboratory values and clinical interpretation.
- Appreciate the role of the medical laboratory professional in accurate diagnosis, quality assurance, patient monitoring, and early detection of diabetes-related complications.
Course curriculum
Diabetes Melitus: Foundational Concepts and Diagnostic Criteria
Introduction
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Learning Objectives
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What is DM
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Importance and Diagnostic framework
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Four diagnostic tests
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Classic symptoms
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Glycemic values
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Take Aways
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Congratulations
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