Globally, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is steadily increasing. According to 2021 data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 540 million adults worldwide live with the disease, representing 10,5% of the population between 20 and 79 years of age. It is estimated that half of these individuals, approximately 240 million people, remain undiagnosed.

By 2045, IDF projections estimate that 1 in 8 adults, approximately 783 million, will be living with diabetes, representing a 46% increase.

Argentina is not immune to this global epidemic. According to data from the fourth National Survey of Risk Factors, the prevalence of diabetes in the adult population is 12,7%, representing an increase compared to previous assessments.

The American Heart Association states that people with diabetes mellitus (DM) are twice as likely to experience cardiovascular disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of disability and death in patients with type 2 DM. This complex condition, with its various subtypes, affects individuals of both sexes throughout their lifespan, requiring a multidisciplinary approach for proper management and follow-up. Recognizing the growing demand for care for patients with this condition, the Austral University Hospital established a specialized service in January 2012.

These data underscore the need to train professionals specializing in the prevention, early diagnosis, and appropriate treatment of this disease, which currently constitutes a global epidemic. The Academic Health Center of the Universidad Austral The Master's program allows students to integrate academic training, with its excellent faculty, into the clinical practice carried out in the multidisciplinary approach to patients with this pathology in the service of its University Hospital.

Intended for doctors and health professionals whose activity is related to diabetes mellitus.

DIRECTORS

Prof. Dr. Claudio González : Regional Director of Medical Affairs at Merck. Full Professor of Pharmacology at Austral and Favaloro Universities, and at the CEMIC University Institute. Professor of Research Methodology and Biostatistics.

Prof. Dr. María Cecilia PreitiHead of the Diabetology Service at the Austral University Hospital. Adjunct Professor in charge of the Nutrition Chair at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the Universidad Austral.

COORDINATORS

Prof. Fabiana Dávila : Coordinator of the area of ​​follow-up of hospitalized patients, Diabetology Service, HUA.

Prof. Noemí Passarín : Deputy Head of the Diabetology Service at the Austral University Hospital. Coordinator of the diabetes and pregnancy area, Diabetology Service, HUA.

Prof. Pedro LoboStaff member of the Diabetology Service at Austral University Hospital. Head of Practical Work at the Nutrition Department of the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences. Universidad Austral.

ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD

Prof. Dr. Marcelo Perone : Head of the Laboratory of Immuno-Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism of the IIMT (Austral University/CONICET).

social dimension

To train graduates with a sense of ethics, critical judgment and scientific rigor, who are characterized by their commitment to the society of which they are a part, being able to make contributions that allow us to respond to the problems of diabetes mellitus.

Specific dimension

The Master in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) must:

• To learn about the latest advances, encompassing research into the clinical, biochemical, and molecular aspects of DM.

• To have knowledge of clinical epidemiology, genetic, epigenetic, immunological and pathophysiological bases that allow the student to make a correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment of the different types of DM, impaired fasting glucose and carbohydrate intolerance.

• To know and properly implement current therapeutic tools for DM and its comorbidities.

• Having extensive knowledge related to the prevention of the disease and its complications, as well as a solid foundation for making the diagnosis and treatment of these.

• To learn the main techniques aimed at diabetes education, a fundamental pillar of treatment.

• To use critical thinking, clinical reasoning, evidence-based medicine, and scientific research methodology in the management and approach to the pathology.

Coming soon. To be confirmed.

The master's program is part of the mission of the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and the Austral University Hospital, which aim to "project into society professionals with training from a center of teaching, medical care and research of high hierarchy."

It is a professional master's degree, since it is specifically linked to the strengthening and consolidation of skills specific to a profession or field of professional application, involving the areas of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and education of patients and the community, both in research and in medical practice.

Throughout the training process, students delve into skills linked to disciplinary or multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks that broaden and qualify their performance capabilities in the professional field.

First year

• Cellular and molecular biology.

• Genetic basis in DM.

• Basic and clinical immunology in DM.

• Mechanisms of hormonal action.

• Epidemiology of DM and its comorbidities.

• Etiopathogenic and pathophysiological bases.

• Diagnosis.

• Research methodology. Design of the final integrative project.

Second year – Clinical cycle

• Semiology and semiotics.

• Treatment of DM.

• Insulin and analogues.

• IV Infusion Protocols. Algorithms.

• Management of the hospitalized patient and in the perioperative period.

• Insulin administration workshop with infusion pumps.

• Non-insulin antidiabetics.

• Surgery and DM.

• Diabetes education.

• Nutrition and DM.

• Prescription and implementation of dietary plans (Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes). Chronic complications and comorbidities.

• Eating disorders and diabetes mellitus.

• Enteral and parenteral nutrition.

• Acute complications.

• Chronic complications.

• CCV.

• Nervous system and DM.

• Ocular pathology in DM.

• Kidney disease in diabetes mellitus.

• Diabetic foot.

• Clinical diabetology.

• Diabetes in older adults.

• DM in childhood and adolescence.

• Diabetes in pregnancy.

• Transplantation and DM.

Total lecture hours: 800 h | 416 h (30% virtual).

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Workshops

• Clinical cases.

• Intensified insulin therapy.

• Treatment with infusion pumps.

• IV insulin treatment.

• Therapeutic algorithms.

• Prescription and implementation of dietary plans; carbohydrate counting.

• Clinical research methodology.

Assists

• Service Athenaeums.

• Educational courses for patients and family members.

• Screening activities: World Diabetes Day.

• Outpatient clinics specializing in this area and follow-up of patients admitted to medical clinic, obstetrics, emergency room and ICU-M.

• Outpatient ophthalmology clinics.

• Nephrology outpatient clinics.

• Outpatient clinics of the cardiometabolic unit.

Coming soon. To be confirmed.

Coming soon. To be confirmed.

If you are currently a student or have been a student of the program (regular or not), you can perform the following procedures at the following link:

• Academic consultations
• Paperwork
• Reintegrations
• Retaking subjects
• Loss of regularity
• Virtual campus
• Other inquiries

Dear Postgraduate Participant, we would like to inform you of the latest updates regarding the tuition policies for our undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

Due to the complex economic situation in Argentina, the tuition fees for our programs and degrees are adjusted periodically. This is to preserve the academic quality that underpins our value proposition and to meet the University's commitments and obligations. These increases will be based on indicators reported by the Central Bank of Argentina.

Once again, we appreciate the trust you have placed in our University and renew our commitment to providing you with the highest level of training and professional development.

• Payment Policies: The participant must pay or confirm their payment method and/or fee at least 72 hours prior to the start of the activity through the means mentioned in the FEES section.
  • Duty: Accepted payment methods: VISA, Mastercard and American Express debit and credit cards, Decidir and Mercado Pago.
  • Due to current regulations, the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences cannot receive cash. For this reason, only electronic payment methods will be accepted during activity accreditation.
• Cancellation policy prior to the start of the course: Cancellations must be made at least 96 hours in advance through a formal channel by sending an email to posgradofcb@austral.edu.ar placing in the subject WITHDRAWAL REQUEST – “Name of Course/Activity” (In the body of the message, you must include your personal information: name and surname, ID number).
• Cancellation policy during the course (not applicable to short courses): The participant must send an email to posgradofcb@austral.edu.ar with the subject line "Withdrawal Request" – "Course/Activity Name" (include your personal information in the body of the message: first and last name, ID). The withdrawal must be sent between the 1st and 10th of the current month. The corresponding fee will be billed and debited starting on the 11th.
• Refund Policy: If you do not participate in the program and/or activity, and do not process the corresponding withdrawal request in a timely manner, no refund requests will be accepted.
• Tuition refund policy: The registration fee serves as a deposit to reserve a place and is non-refundable once paid. If you request to withdraw, your enrollment status for that activity during the current academic period will be considered.
• Partial refund policy: In the event that the student/participant has made the full payment for the course in advance or has made advance payments through open plans:

1. If the activity has not started: You will be able to recover 100% of the advance payments at the current value at the time of payment, less 5% for administrative expenses.
2. If the activity started and progressed to 30% of the total course time: 50% of the advance payments will be refunded at the current value at the time of payment, less 5% for administrative expenses.
3. If the activity progressed more than 30% of the total course time: Advance payments will not be refunded.

• Replacement policy: If the registered person is unable to participate in the program and with prior notice of at least 96 hours before the date of the event, they may transfer their participation to a third party.
• Activities that grant a certificate of participation: The minimum required attendance of 70% of the academic program, its activities, and administrative debt must be met to request the corresponding certification.
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