Case study: Dave turner

Word count

There is a word limit of 1000 words +10%. Use yourcomputer to total the number of words used in your assignment.

However, do not include the reference list at the end ofyour assignment in the word count.

In-text citations will be included in the additional 10%word count.

If you exceed the word limit by more than 10% the markerwill stop marking at 1100 words.

Aim of assessment

The purpose of this assessment is to enable students todemonstrate:

 1. an understandingof the risk factors, pathophysiology and treatment of type 1 and type 2diabetes.

2. an understanding of the relationship between thepathophysiology of type 2 diabetes and the non-pharmacological treatment oftype 2 diabetes.

3. an understanding of the impact of chronic complicationsof type 2 diabetes on the individual.

4. an evaluation of relevant literature to support anunderstanding of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and express this in a clear andsuccinct writing style.

Details: Case study – Dave Turner

Watch: Diabetes Australia. (2018, July 6). Daves type 2diabetes diagnosis – National Diabetes Week. [Video]. YouTube.

Dave is 39 years old. He visited his local doctor afterexperiencing vision problems whilst driving. He has been unusually tired andurinating at night.

Health history: Gastro oesophageal reflux disease, Tibialfracture (Right) aged 24 years – motorbike accident

Family history: Daves father was diagnosed with type 2diabetes at the age of 50 years

Observations:

Blood pressure 150/90

  Heart rate 105beats per minute

Body mass index 32

– obese

Blurred vision with blue

-yellow colour loss

Random venous blood glucose level – 25.0 mmol/L

Diagnosis: Type 2 diabetes

 Referrals:  ophthalmologist, endocrinologist, diabeteseducator, dietitian, exercise physiologist

Assessment instructions

Using the marking criteria and supporting academicreferences address the following;

1. Discuss the differences between type 1 and type 2diabetes. Relate to the risk factors, pathophysiology and treatment. Supportyour answer with academic references. (20 marks)

 2. Discuss thenon-pharmacological treatment of type 2 diabetes and relate to thepathophysiology of type 2 diabetes. Support your answer with academicreferences. (20 marks)

3. Discuss one (1) potential long term physical complicationof type 2 diabetes and relate it to the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes.Support your answer with academic references. (20 marks)

4. Discuss the relationship between type 2 diabetes and depression.Support your answer with academic references. (20 marks)

Language Use (10 marks)

Sentences are well constructed, expression and meaning isclear, basic written language rules are followed.

 Referencing andin-text citations (10 marks) The APA (7th) referencing style is used correctlyfor both in-text citations and reference list.

  Academic referencesinclude journal articles, textbooks and reports.

–         Only peer reviewed articles

–         NO pub med as references

The Diabetes Australia website and patient informationsheets are examples of consumer (general public) resources and are notconsidered academic references. Official reports published by DiabetesAustralia for health professionals are academic references.

  High qualityacademic references are current (within 5 years) and specifically relevant tothe case study. The assessment must comply with the following:

Students must respond using academic writing – using fullsentences and paragraphs.

  An introduction andconclusion are NOT required.

Label each section using numbers – 1, 2, 3, 4. Referencing must be presented in APA 7.

Every answer should have in-text references. In-textreferences should be throughout the answer and not only at the end of a wholeparagraph.

The reference list begins on a new page with the title,References. References are listed in alphabetical order based on the firstauthors surname.

A hanging indent is required in the reference list afterthe first line of each reference.

The title of text books and the name of the journal andvolume is in italics.

Every in-text reference must match with a reference in thereference list.

Only references used in the in-text references shouldappear in the reference list.

Format

 All assignments areto be typed. Typing must be according to the following format:

3 cm left and right margins, double spaced

Font: Arial or Times New Roman 9

  Font size: 12pt