The aim of this lecture is to provide students with basic knowledge and understanding of the nature and management of childhood diabetes mellitus
The learning objectives are
Define the nature, types, clinical presentation and complications of diabetes mellitus
Recognize the clinical presentation of diabetes mellitus including diabetic ketoacidosis
Describe the use of laboratory tests for diagnosis and follow up of diabetes mellitus including the use and value of home blood glucose monitoring
Interpret the laboratory tests of diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis
Describe the initial and long term management of diabetes mellitus
Describe the management of diabetic ketoacidosis
Demonstrate the main principles of diabetic education and counseling