Course Summary
Learn essential facts about diabetes in this course, including risk factors, symptoms, treatment options, and complications. Gain a deeper understanding of how to prevent and manage diabetes to improve your overall health.Key Learning Points
- Discover the different types of diabetes and their causes
- Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of diabetes
- Explore treatment options, including lifestyle changes and medications
- Understand the complications associated with diabetes and how to manage them
Related Topics for further study
- Diabetes prevention
- Diabetes management
- Risk factors of diabetes
- Symptoms of diabetes
- Diabetes complications
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the different types of diabetes and their causes
- Identify the risk factors and symptoms of diabetes
- Learn about treatment options and how to manage complications
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of diabetes is required
- Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology is recommended
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assessments
Similar Courses
- Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management
- Diabetes Self-Management
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Jason Fung
- Dr. Sarah Hallberg
Related Books
Description
Across the world more than 420 million people are living with diabetes. Two thirds of these have not yet been diagnosed. When discovered late or managed incorrectly, diabetes can damage your heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves, leading to disability and premature death. In fact, more people are dying of diabetes related diseases than of diseases as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined.
Outline
- Fundamentals of Diabetes
- Welcome to the course
- What is diabetes?
- Who has diabetes?
- Who is at risk?
- What is diabetes?
- Who has diabetes?
- Who is at risk?
- Global burden of diabetes
- Prevention and Treatment
- What role does exercise play?
- What role does nutrition play?
- What role does overweight and obesity play?
- What role does exercise play?
- What role does nutrition play?
- What role does overweight and obesity play?
- Diabetes in low and middle income countries
- Diabetes in the Future
- Can we cure diabetes?
- Surgery, drugs and microchips
- How to fight the global epidemic
- Can we cure diabetes?
- Surgery, drugs and microchips
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews of the Diabetes: Essential Facts course on Coursera. Users praise the comprehensive content and engaging instructors. However, some users feel that the course could benefit from more interactive elements.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
comprehensive contentPros from User Reviews
- In-depth coverage of diabetes and its management
- Expert instructors who are engaging and knowledgeable
- Flexible schedule allows users to learn at their own pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Lack of interactive elements, such as quizzes or assignments
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- No opportunity for interaction with other learners
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