T-615-3827 Understanding Diabetes Care Level 3 Assessment Brief

T-615-3827 Assessment requirements:

To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

You will be directly assessed by a qualified assessor if nesseary.

T-615-3827 Unit Aim

Diabetes especially Type 2 Diabetes is a growing Healthcare issue in the UK. Many service users will have diabetes and the associated complications associated with it. This can seriously affect quality of life and in some cases, can lead to the need for limb amputation causing enormous physical and psychological challenges for the service user. An understanding of the physiology behind the condition, associated complications and associated treatment and care needs will enhance your understanding and care of these service users.

Learning Outcomes of T-615-3827 

On completion of this assignment learners should:

LO1 Understand the causes and effects of Type 2 Diabetes.
LO2 Examine the clinical investigations associated with diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.
LO3 Examine the treatment and support available for service users with Type 2 Diabetes.

Introduction:

Provide Brief introduction of the assignment) (up to 100 words)

Task 1:

1.1 Discuss the reasons for increase in Type 2 Diabetes in the population (up to 250 words)
1.2 Explain the signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes (up to 250 words)

Task 2:

2.1 Compare and contrast the clinical investigations associated with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. (up to 350 words)

Task 3:

3.1 Explain the Treatment and support available for service users when initially diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (up to 350 words)
3.2 Discuss the common complications associated with Type 2 Diabetes (up to 350 words)
3.3 Explain the treatment and support available for service users with long-term complications of Type 2 Diabetes (up to 350 words)

Conclusion:

(Provide a brief conclusion of the assignment) (up to 100 words)

Suggested resources:

• Whettem, E. (2012) Diabetes (nursing and Health survival guides) Routledge
• NICE (2011) Diabetes in Adults quality standards. NICE, London

T-615-3827 Key Terminologies

T-615-3827 Guidelines to Meet the Requirements of the Assignment