The increasing incidence of diabetes mirrors the current epidemic in obesity. As a result of this trend recent criteria have evolved to examine the association between glycaemia and weight - the metabolic syndrome. Test your knowledge on basic issues relating to weight in relation to the management of diabetes.

This module will allow you to:

• Demonstrate increased understanding of the metabolic syndrome and its relationship with diabetes.
• Increase your knowledge on the effects of certain diabetic therapies on weight.
• Understand the appropriate use of certain insulins in the management of type 2 diabetes.