Management Issues in Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes is a common condition affecting 5% of the adult population but this continues to increase particularly with the growing burden of obesity. Consequently, the management of diabetes is a major component of the GMS contract in primary care. This module offers an assessment of your knowledge on management issues related to type 2 diabetes.

This module will allow you to:

• Correctly interpret glucose concentrations and oral glucose tolerance tests.
• Understand the appropriate use of oral therapies in glycaemic control.
• Know when it is appropriate to initiate insulin in type 2 diabetes