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MBHT5002: Advanced Diabetes Management

Semester 2, 2021 [Distance education/intensive on campus] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study provides students with an advanced level of understanding of the effective management of diabetes mellitus. It builds on the Diabetes Management unit of study (MBHT5001) by focusing on more complex cases of diabetes, with a particular focus on type 1 diabetes. Topics addressed include atypical, unusual and difficult to classify diabetes, intensive therapy in diabetes including complex insulin regimens, and managing diabetes related complications such as heart failure, painful neuropathy, diabetic foot disease, advanced retinopathy, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and end-stage renal disease. New technologies including state of the art insulin pump therapy and real time continuous blood glucose monitoring will be exemplified using real life cases. The role of pancreas transplant and closed loop/artificial pancreas systems in diabetes are also addressed. Diabetes translational research is examined.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MBHT5002
Academic unit Metabolic Health
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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It is recommended that students first complete MBHT5001 (Diabetes Management) unless they have a reasonable working knowledge of how to approach assessment and management of diabetes mellitus in a variety of clinical settings.

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Victoria Rudland, victoria.rudland@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Live+ supervised) Type A final exam Final graded exam
Online MCQ
30% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Participation Peerwise
See Canvas for details
20% Multiple weeks 2 cycles
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Case discussions
Online written task
30% Multiple weeks 500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Assignment Literature review
Literature review
20% Week 13 1500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Type A final exam = Type A final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Case discussions: Provide detail of what you see as the main priorities for the initial assessment and management for each of the 3 cases provided. Your answer should be based upon your understanding of the case and on the relevant literature. Your work should be referenced by a minimum of 5 key citations sourced from current medical literature.
  • Literature review: You are required to write a literature review (excluding references) based on one of the listed topics. Your work must be referenced by a minimum of 15 key citations from the medical literature.
  • PeerWise: This unit of study utilises PeerWise, which is an excellent tool for learning. PeerWise allows students to author their own multiple-choice questions related to the content they have been covering. Peers can then answer your questions and provide critique or comments for improvement. There will be 2 x Peerwise cycles.
  • Final graded exam: This examination is composed of 30 multiple choice questions (single best answer).

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Module 1.1: Diabetes classification and diagnostic dilemmas Online class (10 hr) LO1
Week 02 Module 1.2: Comprehensive clinical diabetes evaluation Online class (10 hr) LO2 LO6
Week 03 Module 2.1: Diabetes management overview: focus on type 1 diabetes Online class (10 hr) LO2
Week 04 Module 2.2 Diabetes management overview: focus on psychosocial factors Online class (10 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 05 Module 3.1: Principles of insulin therapy Online class (10 hr) LO4
Week 06 Module 3.2: Insulin delivery Online class (10 hr) LO5
Week 07 Module 3.3: Other medications and multimodal treatments in diabetes management Online class (10 hr) LO5
Week 08 Module 4.1: Screening for comorbidities in diabetes Online class (10 hr) LO2 LO7
Week 09 Module 4.2: Acute complications in diabetes Online class (10 hr) LO2 LO6
Week 10 Module 4.3: Microvascular and foot complications in diabetes Online class (10 hr) LO2 LO7
Week 11 Module 4.4: Macrovascular complications in diabetes and risk factor management Online class (10 hr) LO2 LO7
Week 12 Module 5.1: Transitional care Online class (10 hr) LO2 LO8
Week 13 Module 5.2: Diabetes care in specific populations & settings Online class (10 hr) LO2 LO8

Attendance and class requirements

  • Workshop Attendance: It is compulsory that the online workshop be attended or viewed online by download. The workshop will be run online and attendance is strongly encouraged. 
  • Required materials: The following equipment is required in order to take the final exam: a desktop computer or laptop (not tablet), a webcam and microphone, an internet connection speed of at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload speed and a browser with pop-up blocker disabled (Chrome is recommended).

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Recognise the common clinical presentations of type 1 diabetes and how to differentiate it from other types of diabetes and hyperglycaemia
  • LO2. Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including interpretation of laboratory measures and CGMS
  • LO3. Understand and assess psychosocial problems in diabetes
  • LO4. Understand the role of medical nutrition therapy, including carbohydrate counting in type 1 and type 2 diabetes
  • LO5. Understand the management of type 1 and complex type 2 diabetes, including intensive insulin regimens, insulin pump devices and novel therapies
  • LO6. Identify the management priorities of the diabetic emergencies and understand the concept of ‘sick day management’
  • LO7. Describe the screening and management of complications in diabetes
  • LO8. Understand the issues when assessing and managing diabetes in specific populations and settings, including transitional care, pregnancy, during driving, and in institutionalised care.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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