Management of Diabetes Mellitus - HEA00039H

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  • Department: Health Sciences
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: H
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23

Module will run

None

Module aims

This course explores critically and in depth the relationship between pathological processes and the care strategies designed to improve the quality of life of the individual and where appropriate their carer as they adjust to living with diabetes.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students will be able to:

  1. Apply critical analysis to the process of assessment of an individual experiencing diabetes. Evaluate critically the methods used within the assessment.
  2. Assess the patho-physiological, psycho-social factors, epidemiological features and genetic factors of diabetes. Employ critical analysis and synthesis of the impact diabetes has upon the individual and family.
  3. Assess the patient's knowledge and competence in their self-management of diabetes. Critically appraise the practitioner's role in partnership working with people with diabetes.
  4. Critically review the physiological and socio-psychological effects of diabetes in the delivery of diabetes care, incorporating the principles from the National Service Framework.
  5. Initiate and contribute to the development of inter-disciplinary strategies incorporating evidence-based practice to promote health, independence and empowerment of the individual and carer.
  6. Critically evaluate and adapt care delivery in response to the changing care needs of the client within agreed protocols.

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100.0
Essay/coursework 0.0

Special assessment rules

Non-compensatable

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100.0
Essay/coursework 0.0

Module feedback

Formative:

  • Via Feedback Sheets.
  • Email.
  • Individual tutorials as required.

Summative:

  • Written feedback for summative assessment is provided on the standard proforma, within the timescale specified in the programme handbook.

Indicative reading

Reports and Clinical Guidelines

  1. The hospital management of Hypoglycaemia in adults with Diabetes Mellitus (Mar 2010).
  2. The management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in adults (Mar 2010).
  3. New diagnostic criteria for diabetes (Jan 2011).
  4. Good clinical practice guidelines for care home residents with diabetes (Jan 2010).
  1. Impaired glucose regulation (IGR) / Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia (NDH) / Prediabetes (2011).
  2. Update to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) (Apr 2011).
  3. Physical activity and exercise in diabetes (Aug 2011).
  4. Insulin pump therapy (September 2011).

Textbooks

  • Anderson, R. and Funnell, M.M. (2005). The art of empowerment, stories & strategies for diabetes educators. 2nd edn. USA: American Diabetes Association.
  • Barnett, A. and Kumar, S. (2004). Obesity & diabetes. Oxford: Wiley.
  • Bilous, R. and Donnelly, R. (2010). Handbook of diabetes. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
  • Boulton, A.J.M., Cavanagh, P.R. and Rayman, G. (Eds.). (2006). The foot in diabetes. 4th edn. London: Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Cheyette, C. and Balolia, Y. (2010). Carbs & cals: a visual guide to carbohydrate & calorie counting for people with diabetes.
  • Nagi, D. (Ed.). (2005). Exercise & sport in diabetes. 2nd edn. Oxford: Wiley.
  • Cooper, H. and Geyer, R. (2007). Riding the diabetes rollercoaster, a new approach for health professionals, patients & carers. Oxford: Radcliffe.
  • DAFNE Study Group (2002). Training in flexible, intensive insulin management to enable dietary freedom in people with type 1 diabetes: dose adjustment for normal eating (DAFNE) randomised control trial. British Medical Journal, 325, 746-749.
  • Dunning, T. (2005). (Ed.). Nursing care of older people with diabetes. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
  • Dunning, T. (2009). Care of people with diabetes: a manual of nursing practice. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
  • Fox, C. and Kilvert, A. (2007). Type 2 diabetes: answers at your fingertips. England: Class Health.
  • Funnell, M.M. (2002). 101 tips for diabetes self-management education. USA: American Diabetes Association.
  • Furze, G., Donnison, J. and Lewin, R.J.P. (2008). The clinician's guide to chronic disease management for long-term conditions. Keswick: M & K Publishing.
  • Frier, B. and Fisher, B. (Eds.). (2007). Hypoglycaemia in clinical diabetes. 2nd edn. Oxford: Wiley.
  • Gadsby, R. (2009). Diabetes and endocrine disorders in primary care. Royal College of General Practitioners.
  • Ganz, M. (2005). Prevention of type 2 diabetes. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
  • Hanas, R. (2012). Type 1 diabetes in children, adolescents and young adults. 5th edn. London: Class Publishing.
  • Harris, C. and Cheung, T. (2005). The PCOS protection plan: how to cut your increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. England: Hay House Ltd.
  • Holt, R., Cockram, C., Flyvbjerg, A. and Goldstein, B. (2010). Textbook of diabetes: a clinical approach (Pickup textbook of diabetes). Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
  • Holt, T. and Kumar, S. (2010). ABC of diabetes (ABC series). Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
  • Katon, W., Maj, M. and Sartorius, N. (2010). Depression and diabetes (World Psychiatric Association). Wiley: England.
  • Kaufman, F. (2008). Medical management of type 1 diabetes. American Diabetes Association.
  • Marso, S. and Stern, D. (2004). Diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Philadelphia: Lippincott.
  • Phillips, A. (Ed.). (2012). Principles of diabetes care - evidenced based care for health professionals. Quay Books: UK.
  • Reece, E., Coustan, D. and Gabbe, S. (2004). Diabetes in women. Philadelphia: Lippincott.
  • Rodgers, J. (2008). Using insulin pumps in diabetes: a guide for nurses and other health professionals. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
  • Sam, A. and Meeran, K. (2009). Endocrinology and diabetes (Lecture notes). Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
  • Sinclair, A. (Ed.). (2009). Diabetes in old age. 3rd edn. Oxford: Oxford Wiley.
  • Sattar, N. and Lean, M. (2007). ABC of obesity. Glasgow: BMJ Books.
  • Shaw, K.M. and Cumings, M.H. (2005). Diabetes chronic complications. Oxford: Wiley.
  • Snoek, F.J. and Skinner, T.C. (Eds.). (2005). Psychology in diabetes care. 2nd edn. Chichester: J Wiley & Sons.
  • Unger, J. (2007). Diabetes management in the primary care setting. US: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Weissberg, J., Wolpert, H. and Anderson, B. (2009). Transitions in care: meeting the challenges of type 1 diabetes in young adults. American Diabetes Association.
  • Yorkshire & Humber Public Heath Observatory (2008). Diabetes: key facts. London: National Diabetes Support Team.