Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Adult – The Modern Silent Epidemic

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Adult – The Modern Silent Epidemic

This lecture discusses the increase in the number of people diagnosed worldwide with diabetes mellitus, and in particular diabetes type II. The dramatic increase in the incidence of people diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and the consequent socio-economic implications - the profound and detrimental impact on people’s health – are discussed. The aetiology of diabetes mellitus type I and type II is described along with a review of the anatomy and physiology of the pancreas and other relevant endocrine systems.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Diabetes mellitus type I
• Diabetes mellitus type II
• Glucose blood levels
• Aetiology diabetes mellitus type I & diabetes mellitus type II
• Anatomy and physiology of the pancreas

Michelle Robins is a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with over 16 years experience in many aspects of diabetes care and education. Michelle currently works as a Diabetes Nurse Educator ( DNE ) in rural Victoria. Her past employment has involved working in diabetes care and education within large and small, public and private hospitals, and community settings. Michelle’s comprehensive and varied practice is reflected in her depth of knowledge and understanding of diabetes. Michelle Robins is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner – Diabetes.

Speaker name: Michelle Robins
Recorded: 21 & 22 April 2010
Listening time: 38 Mins
Conference: Diabetes Refresher Seminar
Session in Conference: Adult Diabetes – The Modern Scourge and Silent Epidemic
State: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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