CPD course for Medical Laboratory Officers
Diabetes Melitus: Part 2 Additional Biomarkers and Ancillary Tests for Diabetes: Powerpoint 2026 (3 CPD)
3 CPD points · All levels · 10 lessons
About this course
By the end of this CPD part, the learner should be able to:
- Describe additional biomarkers used in the assessment and monitoring of diabetes mellitus.
- Explain the role of HbA1c in long-term glycaemic monitoring and diabetes management.
- Describe the clinical significance of fructosamine and glycated albumin in short-term glycaemic assessment.
- Explain the use of C-peptide and insulin assays in evaluating pancreatic beta-cell function.
- Discuss the role of urine and blood ketone testing in detecting diabetic ketoacidosis and poor metabolic control.
- Identify renal function tests used in diabetes care, including urine albumin, albumin-creatinine ratio, urea, creatinine, and estimated glomerular filtration rate.
- Describe the importance of lipid profile testing in assessing cardiovascular risk among patients with diabetes.
- Relate ancillary laboratory tests to diabetes complications, patient monitoring, treatment decisions, and overall clinical interpretation.
Course curriculum
Diabetes Melitus: Foundational Concepts and Diagnostic Criteria
Introduction
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Learning Objectives
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Introduction of the tests
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C Peptide
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Insulin
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Autoimmune Antibodies
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Microalbumin
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Other Ancillary tests
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Conclusion
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Congratulations
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