Define and classify diabetes Describe the incidence and the distribution of diabetes Explain normal glucose metabolism Enumerate the risk factors for developing diabetes Explain the various mechanisms which lead to the development of diabetes Recognize the symptoms of diabetes Describe the tests used for the diagnosis of diabetes Describe the criteria to diagnose diabetes Describe the screening of asymptomatic patients Describe the initial evaluation of a patient diagnosed with diabetes Describe glycemic targets in adults, children and pregnant women Describe the key recommendations for lifestyle modifications in diabetes management Describe the goals of nutrition therapy Discuss the role of nutrition therapy and physical activity in diabetes management Analyze the importance of primary care physicians in promoting non-pharmacologic management of diabetes List the evidence-based clinical practice recommendations on prevention diagnosis and management of T2D at primary care level Discuss the recommendations on lifestyle and pharmacological management of T2D Understand the management of T2D with complications, in special population, at-risk individuals and their referral