Talk Description
Dr Greg Ong presents on Diabetes Mellitus: More Than 1 & 2
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: Diabetes mellitus is a broad syndrome encompassing high blood glucose levels which exceed a threshold of high risk for micro and macrovascular complications. However, the underlying aetiology can differ including uncommon genetic, mitochondrial, endocrine and iatrogenic causes.
Learning Objective
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: Diabetes mellitus is a broad syndrome encompassing high blood glucose levels which exceed a threshold of high risk for micro and macrovascular complications. However, the underlying aetiology can differ including uncommon genetic, mitochondrial, endocrine and iatrogenic causes.
Learning Objective
- Appreciate the pathophysiology of different causes of diabetes and their classification
- Understand the clinical importance of appropriate aetiological classification of diabetes
Assessment: Click here for details on the 5 Optional MCQS.
