Module code: NUR7041-C
To extend and update student`s knowledge base and facilitate critical examination of the research- informed evidence on which provision of care and service delivery for the individual with diabetes is currently based. Examine opportunities to develop service and practice for people with diabetes.
Pathophysiology of diabetes including blood glucose homeostasis.
Classification, epidemiology and diagnosis including diagnostic criteria of the different types of diabetes.
Health policies concerning diabetes care e.g. National Service Framework, NICE.
Current evidence base to diabetes care delivery e.g. DCCT, EDIC, UKPDS, original and follow up studies.
The role of lifestyle adjustments in the prevention and management of diabetes including structured patient education.
Patient focused diabetes care e.g. year of care, care planning, self blood glucose monitoring.
Factors influencing blood glucose levels (absorption, exercise, glycaemic index, stress, illness, medication etc).
Biochemistry interpretation, undertaking risk assessments and target setting.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of insulin and oral hypoglycaemic agents.
Treatment options in the management of the difference types of diabetes.
Identification of acute complications: prevention and treatment.
Long term or chronic complications of diabetes: pathophysiology, prevention and management.