Introduction

This collection of curated journal articles provides healthcare professionals with valuable insights into the complexities of type 2 diabetes, covering its prevention, management, and emerging research trends. The articles explore a diverse range of topics, including self-management interventions, the impact of physical activity, pediatric and racial disparities, machine learning applications for early detection, and the role of gut microbiome regulation.

By examining these critical aspects, pharmacists and healthcare professionals can stay informed on innovative approaches to treatment and prevention, ultimately improving patient outcomes and addressing global health challenges associated with type 2 diabetes.

[Open Access]

Who Should Enrol

All registered pharmacy- and healthcare professionals in Namibia.

Course Design

Collection of peer-reviewed, open access medical journal articles.

Course Content

This collection includes the following 10 journal articles:

  • Effectiveness and safety of self-management interventions for improving glycemic control and health-related quality of life among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    (JBI Evidence Synthesis - Volume 22, Issue 9, September 2024)

  • The Physical Activity Health Paradox in Type 2 Diabetes
    (American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Volume 68, Issue 3, March 2025)

  • The rise in incidence of pediatric type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic and the virus as a potential causative factor
    (Diabetes Epidemiology and Management - Volume 18, April - June 2025)

  • Prediabetes remission to reduce the global burden of type 2 diabetes
    (Trends in Endocrinilogy & Metabolism - Volume 36, 2025)

  • Racial Disparities of Type 2 Diabetes Through Exercise: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
    (American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Volume 68, Issue 4, April 2025)

  • Exploring the effectiveness of machine learning algorithms for early detection of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus
    (Measurement: Sensors - Volume 31, February 2024)

  • Gender effect of glucose, insulin/glucagon ratio, lipids, and nitrogen-metabolites on serum HGF and EGF levels in patients with diabetes type 2
    (Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences - Volume 11, April 2024)

  • Global research trends in regulating gut microbiome to improve type 2 diabetes mellitus: bibliometrics and visual analysis
    (Frontiers in Endocrinology - Volume 15, June 2025)

  • Remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus
    (World Journal of Diabetes - Volume 15, Issue 7, July 2024)

  • Non-pharmacological management strategies for type 2 diabetes in children and young adults: A systematic review
    (Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - Volume 222, April 2025)

Certification

The assessment (MCQ) must be successfully completed to receive your certificate - two (2) attempts to achieve 70%.

The Quiz is based on the following two (2) articles:

  • Remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Non-pharmacological management strategies for type 2 diabetes in children and young adults: A systematic review

Accreditation

Accrediting Body: Health Professions Council of Namibia

Council Number: ORG01419

Number of CPD points awarded to journal: 2 Clinical Points




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Access

Open Access - 10 Articles & Quiz for CPD Certificate included within this Journal Collection