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Unit of Study HBIO5001 - Pathophysiology and Diabetes in a Global Context (2023)

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  • Unit type

    PG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty/College

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    No

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Learning outcomes

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

discuss diabetes in the context of the global chronic disease epidemic

explain energy metabolism and the hormonal regulation of blood glucose

compare and contrast the different classifications of diabetes

summarise acute and chronic diabetes complications

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