Title: Diabetes Mellitus
Course: DEH 2821 Medically-Compromised Patient > Section: Module 8 - Diabetes Mellitus

Introduction

According to data from the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. An estimated 7 million people have the condition but have not been diagnosed and 79 million people are pre-diabetic. These numbers suggest that every dental hygienist will treat someone with diabetes or pre-diabetes (http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetesstatistics/).

The dental hygienist should be familiar with the signs and symptoms of the condition. Undiagnosed individuals benefit from this knowledge via appropriate medical referrals. Diabetic patients benefit greatly from regular oral health care.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Discuss the implications of type 2 diabetes in children.
- Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus in terms of prevalence, signs and symptoms and treatment.
- Identify terms and concepts related to diabetes.

Readings & Resources

The Patient with Diabetes Mellitus, Chapter 68 Wilkins

Diabetes in Children

Assignments and Activities

- Post in the Module 8 Discussion Board.
- BEGIN INFOGRAPHIC GROUP PROJECT (DUE MODULE 9)
- Complete the Module 8 Quiz.