Table 1 The distribution of lessons, contents, and time allocation of the diabetes care educational session

1. Lectures

 Introduction to diabetes care

Introduction to diabetes, risk factors of developing diabetes, normal blood glucose and HbA1c values, pre-diabetes evaluations and management of micro and macrovascular complications

1.5

 Therapeutic goals in diabetes mellitus

What is a glycaemic index, what are nutritional goals in diabetes mellitus and lifestyle interventions to manage diabetes care

1

 Role of oral hypoglycaemic agents and insulins in diabetes management

Use of metformin, incretins and sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and thiazolidinediones

2

 Diabetes care in special population

Management of hypoglycaemia and different types of insulins

Using basal and mealtime insulins and avoiding diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetes management in children, pregnant women and the elderly, diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy and diabetic foot care management and prevention

2

2. Case discussion and question–answer session

Discussion of diabetic cases, identifying drug-related problems and recommendations for a patient-centric approach

1.5

Total

8