1. Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus.

2. Critically evaluate the treatments and therapies used in diabetes mellitus when applied to the care and management of a patient with diabetes

3. Apply and evaluate knowledge of the epidemiology, psychological, social, transcultural and educational aspects of diabetes mellitus to patient care.

Summative Assessment
40 minute presentation to a panel (30 min presentation and 10 min panel questions) which critically evaluates, analyses and reflects on a specific diabetic care issue (taken from your reflective diary) and making specific recommendations for practice development in your diabetes care. The presentation must include reference to relevant policies, research, guidelines and developments as appropriate, when considering diabetes care and management. (100% weighting -
Addresses all learning outcomes).

Or

3000 word written assignment which critically evaluates, analyses and reflects on a specific diabetic care issue (taken from your reflective diary) and making specific recommendations for practice development in your diabetes care. The presentation must include reference to relevant policies, research, guidelines and developments as appropriate, when considering diabetes care and management. (100% weighting - Addresses all learning outcomes).

Formative assessment:
Personal reflective diary on diabetic care during the module from which the diabetic care issue to be explored for summative assignment is derived.

Pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus
Clinical management and care of type 1 and 2 diabetes
Health education/promotion issues and diabetes mellitus
The long term management issues of diabetes mellitus
Nutritional issues in diabetes
Psychological and social issues
Sexual health issues in diabetes
Support issues in diabetes
Research and treatment developments in diabetic care
Foot care, eye care and specialist care issues in diabetes mellitus
Multicultural issues in diabetes
All session content will reference policies, guidance and developments related to current diabetes care and management.

This module allows you to develop a deeper understanding of diabetes care and management from a range of healthcare perspectives. Experts in the field support the module teaching to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date information in this fast changing area of healthcare provision. The wide range of topics ensures a rounded development of knowledge which you can utilise to develop and enhance patient care.

A variety of differing teaching and learning strategies are incorporated in this course including:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
14 hours Lectures
5 hours Discussion
5 hours Interactive group work
5 hours Case studies
1 hour Class tests
14 hours Specialist speakers from the diabetic care arena
4 hours Clinical visits

Guided Independent Study: (152 hours)
82 hours Reading and study
70 hours Assignment preparation

Blackboard may be accessed as a support mechanism and resource

Owen, K. & Turner, H. (Eds) (2022) Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology & Diabetes (Oxford Medical Handbooks) Oxford: University Press
Dunning, T. & Sinclair, A.J. (Eds) (2020) Care of People with Diabetes: A Manual of Nursing Practice (5th ed), Oxford, Blackwell Science.
McDowell, J. Brown, F. and Matthews, D. (2009) Diabetes - A handbook for the Primary healthcare team. Edinburgh. Churchill Livingston
Phillip, A. ed (2016) Principles of Diabetes Care (2nd ed) London, Quay books.

Library
IT resources
Key subject and specialist practitioner speakers/lecturers
User Groups
Clinical practice visit areas