Diabetes – the Essential Facts

More than 420 million people live with diabetes. Two-thirds of these cases have not yet been diagnosed. When diabetes is detected late or improperly managed, it can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves, leading to disability and premature death. In fact, more people die from diabetes-related diseases than from diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. This course will provide you with an introduction to the latest research in diabetes prevention and treatment as well as a broader understanding of the situation in different societies, rich and poor, around the world, where diabetes threatens public health. What type of diabetes is it, who has it, and who is at risk of developing it? What are the roles of medicine, exercise and nutrition when trying to prevent, delay or treat diabetes?