Short course in the Clinical Management of Metabolic Syndrome - Contact Tuition

The Global increase in the prevalence of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) especially in developing countries is a major public health concern. It is estimated that the current prevalence of type 2 DM is at least 5.5 % and is expected to rise in future (Coetzee A; Beukes A; 2019) . Furthermore, Metabolic Syndrome is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease, which contributes to an estimated 31% of mortalities globally. It is therefore not only a local epidemic but global. It is estimated that 80% of obese adults are likely to have metabolic syndrome. The cluster of conditions that are the hallmark of metabolic syndrome need to be identified and managed holistically and not as individual conditions.

This comprehensive course shifts away from the limited and often skewed term, obesity, to metabolic syndrome which is better defined and more medically orientated. This course offers an interactive activity-based workshop. Medicine is an ever-evolving field and this course will keep participants updated in terms of the latest evidence-based information available.

The aim of this course is to aid practitioners in recognizing metabolic syndrome to ensure timely intervention and ensuring a better quality of life for patients living with the condition. We believe that this course will be knowledge building , informative and that it will spark an interest in the controversial debate around metabolic syndrome.

(Coetzee A; Beukes A; 2019: The prevalence and risk factors for diabetes mellitus in healthcare workers at Tygerberg hospital, Cape Town, South Africa: a retrospective study )