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This highly clinically based and practical unit of study is specifically ideal for clinicians looking to develop, update and advance their diabetes management skills. You will learn how to effectively manage diabetes mellitus. Current evidence and concepts in epidemiology, classification, pathogenesis and screening for diabetes and its complications will be addressed. The focus is on patientcentred management of diabetes, including patient engagement, lifestyle interventions, bariatric surgery, medication options and regimens, new technology and monitoring. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as prediabetes and diabetes in pregnancy will be explored with a personalised, casebased approach. Different health care delivery methods in diabetes and team based approaches to care will be discussed.
Code | MBHT5001 |
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Academic unit | Metabolic Health |
Credit points | 6 |
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This unit of study is recommended for medical graduates, as well as nursing or allied health graduates with a minimum of 12 months clinical experience |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
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