DIABETES MELLITUS AND DIET THERAPY

Course Description

The aim of this course is to learn the effect of nutrition in the formation and treatment of diabetes. To develop personalized medical nutrition therapy programs for individuals with diabetes. During this course, the student; Gains information about the definition, classification and diagnostic methods of diabetes, explains the relationship between the pathogenesis of diabetes and nutrition, explains the effect of nutrition on the formation of complications, learns about the interaction between drug-insulin-exercise and nutrition, principles and steps of medical nutrition therapy, gains the ability to access, analyze, organize and present the information they are looking for. During the course; Diagnosis and epidemiology of diabetes, exercise and nutrition in diabetes, diabetes and carbohydrates, proteins, fats and fiber will be covered.

DIABETES MELLITUS AND DIET THERAPY

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Bowman BA and Russell RM (eds). (2001). Present Knowledge in Nutrition, eighth edition, ILSI Press,Washington,DC.
2. 02 Mercanlıgil, S. M.; Şahin, H.; Akbulut, G.; Yıldıran, H. (2024). Yetişkin Hastalıklarında Tıbbi Beslenme Tedavisi. 4. Baskı, Nobel Tıp Kitapevi, Ankara
3. 03 American Diabetes Association. (2021). Summary of revisions: standards of medical care in diabetes—2021. Diabetes Care, 44(Supplement_1), S4-S6.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Assess the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and current diagnostic and treatment approaches from the perspective of clinical nutrition therapy SOLO 5
2. L02 Assess the effectiveness of an evidence-based clinical nutrition plan by evaluating an individual’s clinical, biochemical and lifestyle characteristics. SOLO 5
3. L03 Evaluate current nutritional approaches to the prevention and treatment of obesity in diabetes management from a critical perspective. SOLO 5
4. L04 Plan individualised nutritional interventions for the acute and chronic complications of diabetes using a multidisciplinary approach, in line with current national and international guidelines, and critically evaluate the outcomes. SOLO 4.5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has knowledge about the current evidence-based information and technological tools required by the field of expertise.
2. P02 Has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of scientific studies that he / she conducts individually or interdisciplinary at the level of expertise
3. P03 Conducts scientific researches by using the technological equipment required to create new information by using the knowledge acquired in the field of expertise.
4. P04 Performs synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, comments, reports and develops solutions.
5. P05 Use accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
6. P06 To publish and / or present scientific articles at national level by conducting studies related to the field of expertise independently or as a team
7. P07 Takes responsibility when faced with problems in the field, sets an example to society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies
8. P08 It adopts the principles of lifelong learning and updates itself, evaluates and interprets scientific articles critically with evidence-based practices.
9. P09 Carries out teamwork at national or international level related to the field, communicates verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary, complies with quality processes, discusses and shares current scientific developments
10. P10 Collects, interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to, conducts, manages and evaluates studies that will shape national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering individual and society.

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