MODULE 3

WEEK 3

Calcium Disorders and Rickets

Objectives: 1. Understand the physiology of mineral homeostasis

2. Understand Vitamin D metabolism and Rickets

3. Understand the difference between hypoparathyroidism and other causes of

hypocalcemia not related to hypoparathyroidism

Diabetes Mellitus

Objectives: 1. Understand food management in diabetes mellitus

2. Understand the principles of carb ratio, correction factor and pump therapy

3. Know the complications of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus

Required reading:

  • Pink panther chapter 12, 14, 23 and 28

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