Multimorbidity and diabetes

Module 1: Type 1 diabetes and comorbidity

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CME Credits: 2
Module duration: 2 hours
Launch date: Autumn 2022 (version 1)
Updated: -
Expiry date: March 2027
Audience: Diabetes and Metabolism Specialists (Subspeciality), Endocrinologists (Subspeciality)

Hello. My name is Bruce Wolffenbuttel. I’m an endocrinologist working in the northern part of the Netherlands in the University Medical Center, Groningen. This e-learning module will be about type 1 diabetes and comorbidity. And comorbidity is very important. We all think of diabetes as a glucose disease where we try to attain as good control as possible. We try to treat hypertension and try to treat dyslipidaemia. Today, I will be talking to you about other diseases that coincide with type 1 diabetes and need attention from the diabetes team.

Comorbidities in type 1 diabetes, not only other autoimmune-related conditions but obesity too, have significant implications for treatment and quality of life. This module explores the comorbidities most commonly associated with type 1, whose treatment should be an integral part of care provided by the diabetes team.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Explain the impact of obesity and autoimmune-related comorbid conditions on people with type 1 diabetes, including thyroid disorders, coeliac disease, vitamin B12 deficiency and impaired quality of life

Analyse the evidence underpinning active monitoring for and treatment of comorbidities by the diabetes team

Plan the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of typical patients with type 1 diabetes and comorbid conditions


This module includes self-marked assessments, such as knowledge checks and/or case studies, as well as a marked final assessment, which you can attempt up to five times. To complete the module, you must review all chapters, pass the final assessment (80% pass mark), and fill in our feedback form.


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