Date: Wed 01/05/2019 - Sat 31/10/2020
Provider: Luxottica Institute of Learning
Optometrist Credits: 1 General Credit + 1 Clinical Diagnostic Credit
Event Type(s): Online
Contact
Email: iol@luxottica.com.au
Number: 09 929 3274
This module reviews the medical aspects of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Topics include:
- Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Risk factors
- Diagnosis
- Medical management
- Complications
Given the rapid rise of diabetes in the elderly and adolescent populations, we need to be aware of how this disease can influence our patients. This module should be taken together with LUX6073 to provide a complete overview of the medical, multidisciplinary and optometric management of Type 2 diabetes.