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 ?