ILOs:

ILO 1

• How do we define T2DM
• How common is it in the scottish popualtion
• How greatly does increased weight affect the development of type 2 diabetes
• What are the areas of the body that can be affected by diabetes
• What is the most common type of diabetes found in scotland

ILO 2, 3

• Is diabetes solely a result of high sugar intake?
• How at risk is a child whose parents have diabetes?
• How does T2DM develop?
• What is the best predictor of T2DM?
• What are adipokines?
• List some adipokines and describe thier role in insulin resistance ?
• What can insulin receptor mutations lead too?
• What can lead to decreased insulin secretion?
• Why is lowering glucose levels important in the treatment of T2DM?
• How effective is reducing glucose levels in terms of decreasing macrovascular disease ?