PE4S285 - Acute and Microvascular Complications 19 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2031 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE4S285
Module Title: Acute and Microvascular Complications
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Clinical Services
Module Leader: Karl New
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: MAR 2025 Final Year of Intake: 2030
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100260 - healthcare science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 19 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2031

Module Aims

To critically appraise the short and long-term complications of diabetes, considering the perspective of the person with diabetes.

To evaluate the evidence base and apply strategies for the prevention, delay, and treatment of diabetes complications.

Content Summary

Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:

Topics may include:

 

Short-term complications; hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia/ ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS or HONK) – signs and symptoms, causes, treatment, reducing the risk of recurrent episodes; management of home emergencies.

Long term complications: microvascular disease, retinopathy, maculopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, sexual dysfunction – epidemiology, recognition, signs and symptoms, assessment, treatment and management, prevention and follow-up.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminars 40
Independent Study 80
Direct Study (including online independent learning) 40
Problem/Challenge-based Learning 40
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Illustrate mastery in recognising and managing acute metabolic complications associated with diabetes.
LO2 Exhibit mastery in the recognition and management of microvascular complications of diabetes and evaluate strategies for prevention and treatment.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject. Learna: Case-based scenarios and a discussion forum related to Acute and Microvascular Complications. 0 2500 40 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources. Learna: Completion of an individual/group task related to Acute and Microvascular Complications. 0 1000 20 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals. Learna: Reflective journal 0 600 10 No 40
Synchronous Online Assessment Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment). Learna: End of module 1-hour Case-based Multiple-choice Examination related to Acute and Microvascular Complications to be completed within a 10-day period. 60 N/A 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Case study 1
Project 1
Self Reflective Assessment 1
Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1

Reading List

The module reading list is available to the students to access via electronic links on the learning platform (Moodle).

 

In addition to the list below, each list is supplemented with up-to-date peer-reviewed journal articles and studies that are continually refreshed as guidelines change and new treatments and technologies emerge.

 

Additional reading resources are also provided where relevant by the tutors during the running of the module in the discussion forum to keep the reading resources current and relevant.

 

Core Journals/Databases:

 

Canadian Journal of Diabetes. [Online]

Clinical Diabetes. [Online]

Diabetes. [Online]

Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews. [Online]

Diabetes & Metabolism. [Online]

Diabetes Care. [Online]

Diabetes Dateline. [Online]

Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. [Online]

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. [Online]

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. [Online]

Diabetes Spectrum. [Online]

International Diabetes Nursing. [Online]

International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries. [Online]

Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications. [Online]

Journal of Diabetes Research. [Online]

Pediatric Diabetes. [Online]

Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism. [Online]

Practical Diabetes. [Online]

Primary Care Diabetes. [Online]

 

Core Websites:

 

Department of Health. [Online]

Department of Health National Service Framework for Diabetes: Delivery Strategy. London: Department of Health. [Online]

NICE (2022) NICE guideline [NG17]. Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management. [Online]

NICE (2022) NICE guideline [NG28]. Type 2 diabetes in adults: management. [Online]

 

Core Textbook:

 

Holt, R.I.G., Cockram, C.S., Flyvbjerg, A. and Goldstein, B.J. (eds.) (2024) Textbook of Diabetes. 6th edn. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. [

 

Indicative Module 5 Reading:

 

American Diabetes Association (2021) '11. Microvascular Complications and Foot Care: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2021', Diabetes Care, 44(Suppl. 1), pp. S151-S167.

 

Beckman, J.A. and Creager, M.A. (2016) 'Vascular Complications of Diabetes', Circulation Research, 118(11), pp. 1771-1785.

 

Chatterjee, S., Khunti, K. and Davies, M.J. (2017) 'Type 2 diabetes', The Lancet, 389(10085), pp. 2239-2251.

 

Chawla, A., Chawla, R. and Jaggi, S. (2016) 'Microvasular and macrovascular complications in diabetes mellitus: Distinct or continuum?', Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 20(4), pp. 546-553.

 

Dhatariya, K.K. and Vellanki, P. (2017) 'Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)/Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS): Novel Advances in the Management of Hyperglycemic Crises (UK Versus USA)', Current Diabetes Reports, 17(5), 33.

 

Donaghue, K.C., Wadwa, R.P., Dimeglio, L.A., Wong, T.Y., Chiarelli, F., Marcovecchio, M.L., Salem, M., Raza, J., Hofman, P.L. and Craig, M.E. (2014) 'Microvascular and macrovascular complications in children and adolescents', Pediatric Diabetes, 15(Suppl. 20), pp. 257-269.

 

Forouhi, N.G. and Wareham, N.J. (2019) 'Epidemiology of diabetes', Medicine, 47(1), pp. 22-27.

 

Frier, B.M. (2014) 'Hypoglycaemia in diabetes mellitus: epidemiology and clinical implications', Nature Reviews Endocrinology, 10(12), pp. 711-722.

 

Gosmanov, A.R., Gosmanova, E.O. and Dillard-Cannon, E. (2014) 'Management of adult diabetic ketoacidosis', Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, 7, pp. 255-264.

 

Gubitosi-Klug, R.A. (2014) 'The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial/Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications Study at 30 Years: Summary and Future Directions', Diabetes Care, 37(1), pp. 44-49.

 

Heller, S. and Novodvorsky, P. (2019) 'Hypoglycaemia in diabetes', Medicine, 47(1), pp. 52-58.

 

Papatheodorou, K., Papanas, N., Banach, M., Papazoglou, D. and Edmonds, M. (2016) 'Complications of Diabetes 2016', Journal of Diabetes Research, 2016, 6989453.

 

Rosenstock, J. and Ferrannini, E. (2015) 'Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Predictable, Detectable, and Preventable Safety Concern With SGLT2 Inhibitors', Diabetes Care, 38(9), pp. 1638-1642.