This practical unit of study is 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 patient-centred 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, case-based approach. Different health care delivery methods in diabetes and team based approaches to care will be discussed.
Unit details and rules
Unit code | MBHT5001 |
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Academic unit | Metabolic Health |
Credit points | 6 |
Prohibitions
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Prerequisites
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Corequisites
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Assumed knowledge
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Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Victoria Rudland, victoria.rudland@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Stephen Twigg, stephen.twigg@sydney.edu.au |
Victoria Rudland, victoria.rudland@sydney.edu.au |