Learning Outcomes for Study Session 2

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

2.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6 and 2.7)

2.2  Describe how the pancreas, liver and muscles, and the hormones insulin and glucagon, are involved in regulating blood glucose levels. (SAQs 2.2 and 2.5)

2.3  List the signs and symptoms of diabetes and distinguish between Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. (SAQs 2.1 and 2.3)

2.4  Describe the test that you would do to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes. (SAQ 2.4)

2.5  List the risk factors for diabetes. (SAQs 2.5 and 2.7)

2.6  Explain how to interpret the Body Mass Index (BMI) and its significance for diabetes. (SAQ 2.6)

2.7  Describe the basic features of diabetic self-care and a suitable diet for someone with diabetes. (SAQs 2.1, 2.5 and 2.7)