This portfolio contains five sections; two connecting chapters of two studies conducted for the purpose of this portfolio. The fifth section includes publications originated from this work. The connecting chapters are the introduction and conclusion of the portfolio. The introduction provides context of the topic. The topic is discussed from a theoretical point of view, followed by consequences of the association between diabetes mellitus and a burn injury. The effects on outcomes for patients are presented, leading to justification of the topic. The concluding chapter summarises...