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Where are PG courses in Diabetology available for doctors to train themselves in Diabetes Mellitus management

Where are PG courses in Diabetology available for doctors to train themselves in Diabetes Mellitus management?
Where are PG courses in Diabetology available for doctors to train themselves in Diabetes Mellitus management?
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There is no such disclipline as "diabetology". Diabetes is taught to all medical students and any medical doctor can begin treatment for the disease. For expert management, one would be referred to an endocrinologist who would carefully evaluate the individual's needs, prescribe any required medications, and then further refer the individual to a certified nutritionist and a certified diabetes educator, who is usually an RN with added training in the management of the disease. Management of diabetes is a team effort, and the diabetic him/herself is just as important a member of that team as is the M.D.
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I don't think are are post grad courses. My diabetes specialists have always been endocrinologists who focus specifically on the treatment of type I diabetes.
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Some fellowship courses are available in Chennai, India exposing medical graduates to diabetology.Also, M.Sc (Diabetes Sciences) a 3 yr. course with eligibility B.Sc in any branch including B.Sc Nursing is offered by the Health Care Campus of Amrita Instt. of Medical Sciences, P.O:-Elamakkara, KOCHI- 682026(Kerala) India.You can write to the Principal, Medical College in the already mentioned address or E-mail to medicalcollege@aims.amrita.edu .You may specifically enquire regarding Fellowship in endocrinology and Diabetes, which is open only to medical degree holders. You may visit their website www.aimshospital.org

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