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Diabetes Mellitus

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Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology
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Curriculum Block
Part 3 Medical Foundation 3 Endocrinology
Curriculum Week
Part 3
Discipline
Endocrinology

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Child Objectives
  • Describe the structure and function of the endocrine pancreas, the role of glucose as a fuel, and the physiology of plasma glucose regulation, insulin synthesis and release.
  • Explain the classification, epidemiology, diagnosis and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus.
  • List and describe treatment options for diabetes mellitus.
  • Describe the role of insulin in energy metabolism.
  • Explain the pathogenesis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and its management.
  • Describe the microvascular and macrovascular complications of diabetes mellitus.
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