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Diabetes - a Global Challenge
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by University of Copenhagen
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About

Diabetes and obesity are growing health problems in rich and poor countries alike. With this course you will get updated on cutting-edge diabetes and obesity research including biological, genetic and clinical aspects as well as prevention and epidemiology of diabetes and obesity. All lectures are provided by high-profile scientists from one the world's leading universities in diabetes research. This course is part of the EIT Health Campus programme. We hope you will enjoy our course. Best Wishes Jens Juul Holst, Signe Sørensen Torekov and Nicolai Wewer Albrechtsen Department of Biomedical Sciences Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Copenhagen

Modules

Welcome!

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    • 2 Readings
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  • Welcome to Diabetes - a Global Challenge

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  • Course Information
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Lesson 1

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Epidemiology of Diabetes

3 Videos

  • Epidemiology of Diabetes - Part I, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen
  • Epidemiology of Diabetes - Part II, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen
  • Epidemiology of Diabetes - Part III, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen

Lesson 2

    • 3 Videos
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  • Obesity and Prevention of Diabetes

3 Videos

  • Physical activity and its influence on obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes - Part I, by Professor Bente Stallknecht
  • Physical activity and its influence on obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes - Part II, by Professor Bente Stallknecht
  • Physical activity and its influence on obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes - Part lll, by Professor Bente Stallknecht

Lesson 3

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  • Physical Activity and Weight Management, interview with Dr. Robert Ross

Lesson 4

    • 3 Videos
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  • Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose

3 Videos

  • Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose - Part I, by Professor Jens Juul Holst
  • Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose - Part II, by Professor Jens Juul Holst
  • Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose - Part III, by Professor Jens Juul Holst

Lesson 5

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  • The Incretins

3 Videos

  • The Incretins - Part 1, by Professor Jens Juul Holst
  • The Incretins - Part 2, by Professor Jens Juul Holst
  • The Incretins - Part 3, by Professor Jens Juul Holst

Lesson 6

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  • Clinical manifestation of Diabetes and treatment

3 Videos

  • Clinical Manifestations of Diabetes and Treatment - Part 1, by Professor Allan Vaag
  • Clinical Manifestations of Diabetes and Treatment - Part 2, by Professor Allan Vaag
  • Clinical Manifestations of Diabetes and Treatment - Part 3, by Professor Allan Vaag

Lesson 7

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  • The relation between diabetes and obesity, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen

Lesson 8

    • 4 Videos
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  • Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

4 Videos

  • Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 1, by Sten Madsbad
  • Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 2, by Sten Madsbad
  • Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 3, by Sten Madsbad
  • Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 4, by Sten Madsbad

Lesson 9

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  • Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes

3 Videos

  • Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes - Part 1, by Professor Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen
  • Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes - Part 2, by Professor Thomas-Mandrup Poulsen
  • Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes - Part 3, by Professor Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen

Lesson 10

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  • Genetic Aspects of Diabetes

4 Videos

  • Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 1, by Professor Torben Hansen
  • Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 2, by Professor Torben Hansen
  • Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 3, by Professor Torben Hansen
  • Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 4, by Professor Torben Hansen

Lesson 11

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  • Translational Aspects

2 Videos

  • Translational Aspect - Part 1, by Assistant Professor Signe Torekov
  • Translational Aspect - Part 2, by Assistant Professor Signe Torekov

Lesson 12

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  • Development of antidiabetic agents

2 Videos

  • Development of antidiabetic agents - Part 1, by Professor Birgitte Holst
  • Development of antidiabetic agents - Part 2, by Professor Birgitte Holst

Lesson 13

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  • Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes

3 Videos

  • Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes - Part 1, by Professor Ole Dragsbæk Madsen
  • Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes - Part 2, by Professor Ole Dragsbæk Madsen
  • Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes - Part 3, by Professor Ole Dragsbæk Madsen

Lesson 14

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  • Exercise – how does it work?

3 Videos

  • Physical Inactivity – a Major Risk Factor for Diabetes, by Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen
  • The Muscle as an Endocrine Organ, by Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen
  • The Role of Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes, by Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen

Peer Graded Assessment

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"Diabetes - a Global Challenge" is an insightful and comprehensive course designed for those interested in the crucial health issues of diabetes and obesity. Offered by Coursera, this foundational-level course delves into the biological, genetic, and clinical aspects of these conditions, along with prevention strategies and epidemiological perspectives. Learners will benefit from the expertise of top-tier scientists from the University of Copenhagen, renowned for its pioneering research in diabetes. The course is a part of the EIT Health Campus program and spans approximately 1020 minutes, providing a thorough understanding of the latest advancements in diabetes and obesity research. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a student in the health sciences, or simply someone keen on expanding your knowledge in this field, this course is tailored for you. Available through a Starter subscription, it offers a valuable opportunity to engage with cutting-edge information from a leading institution. Join Professors Jens Juul Holst, Signe Sørensen Torekov, and Nicolai Wewer Albrechtsen from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research to navigate the global challenge of diabetes and obesity.

Jens Juul Holst
Instructors

Jens Juul Holst

Signe Sørensen Torekov
Instructors

Signe Sørensen Torekov

Nicolai Jacob Wewer Albrechtsen
Instructors

Nicolai Jacob Wewer Albrechtsen