Webinar “Transforming Primary Care:
Mastering Diabetes & Obesity Management”

This webinar is organized by Metropolitan College Global University Hub, in the context of the new PG Cert in Diabetes and Obesity in Primary Care.

In celebration of the launch of the Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Care Diabetes and Obesity, Metropolitan College is organizing the Webinar “Transforming Primary Care: Mastering Diabetes & Obesity Management“.

The webinar, an initiative of the Global University Hub, will take place online on Wednesday, December 18th, at 18:00.

It will be broadcast live via the Metropolitan College YouTube platform

Speakers:

Dr Philippe-Richard Domeyer, [MD, MHA, MSc, PhD] Co-programme Leader of the PGCert, Metropolitan College
General Practitioner/Family Physician
President, Primary Care Diabetes Greece

Professor Domingo Luis Orozco Beltran, Co-programme Leader of the PGCert, Metropolitan College
Miguel Hernandez University (Spain)
General Practitioner/Family Physician

Professor Ana Maria Cebrián Cuenca, MD, PhD
Family Doctor in Cartagena Casco Health Center, Murcia, Spain
Vice-secretary of Spanish Society of Diabetes
Executive Committee member, Primary Care Diabetes Europe

Webinar Welcome:

Dr Ianis G. Matsoukas,
Executive Director Global University Hub, Metropolitan College of Greece

This webinar is addressed to healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, dietitians, nutritionists, and pharmacists) who provide care to high-risk patients or those diagnosed with diabetes, with a focus on primary care, as well as students from these fields of study. It will offer a targeted scientific lecture covering areas of pathophysiology, epidemiology, and modern methods for the prevention and treatment of these two conditions. The goal of the webinar is to provide insightful and evidence-based knowledge on best practices for delivering high-quality.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about the new Postgraduate Certificate in Diabetes and Obesity in Primary Care, offered by Metropolitan College in collaboration with the Miguel Hernandez University Medical School, a programme designed to empower healthcare professionals with cutting edge knowledge, practical skills, and an interdisciplinary framework to tackle these challenges in primary care settings.

Presentations will be delivered both in English and Greek language.

If you are interested in joining the webinar,
please send an email with your info (First Name, Last Name, Email and Mobile number) to globalhub@metropolitan.edu.gr.

Attendace is free.

Diabetes and obesity represent two of the most critical health challenges of the 21st century, often described as a global pandemic and epidemic, respectively. Both conditions are intricately linked, with obesity being a significant risk factor for Type 2 diabetes. Together, they contribute to anescalating burden on primary healthcaresystems worldwide.

Diabetes: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that over 537 million adults globally were living with diabetes in 2021, with this number projected to rise to 783 million by 2045. Poorly managed diabetes can lead to severe complications, including cardiovascular disease, kidney
failure, and lower-limb amputations.

Obesity: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016, and of these, more than 650 million were classified as obese. Obesity is associated with a range of chronic conditions, including hypertension, certain cancers, and reduced life expectancy.

Metropolitan College collaborates with the Medical School of Miguel Hernandez University (Spain) to offer healthcare professionals the chance to advance their skills and knowledge in effectively managing diabetes and obesity in primary care settings. The new course cycle begins on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Learn more here.