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#HC-02-41 Reversing Diabetes: Fact or Fiction?

  • Categories Healthcare
  • Duration 10h
  • Total Enrolled 9
  • Last Update October 13, 2020

About Course

University of Leicester

Description

Join the debate around weight loss and type 2 diabetes remission

There is a growing prevalence of diseases which can be directly linked to our modern lifestyle and diet. Research into preventing and reversing type 2 diabetes is now heavily focused on obesity and weight loss.

On this course, you will explore the physiological effects of weight gain and weight loss. You will consider what is meant by type 2 diabetes prevention, remission, reversal and cure.

You will also examine how those living with type 2 diabetes can help themselves, as well as the role of healthcare professionals in supporting self-management.

Who will you learn with?

Emma Baldry

I am a Senior Clinical Research Dietitian, and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leicester.
Research interests and clinical experience include body weight and chronic disease management.

 

David Webb

I am a Diabetes clinician in Leicester and work for both the NHS as a hospital-based consultant and the University of Leicester as a senior lecturer. I research new treatments for type 2 diabetes.

 

 

Who developed the course?

University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is a leading research led university with a strong tradition of excellence in teaching. It is consistently ranked amongst the top 20 universities in the United Kingdom.

What Will I Learn?

  • Describe the impact of weight loss in people with Type 2 Diabetes.
  • Explain current concepts around Type 2 Diabetes reversal and the meaning of terms such as prevention, remission and cure.
  • Explore the role(s) of healthcare practitioners and others in supporting self-management of Type 2 Diabetes.

Topics for this course

7 Lessons10h

What is Type 2 diabetes??

This section gives an introduction to Type 2 diabetes.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes?

Knowing why a person has developed Type 2 diabetes helps to understand what they can do to manage this risk and progression of the disease. Some risk factors are modifiable, but others can't be changed.

Introduction to Type 2 diabetes remission?

This introduction starts the discussion, and puts Type 2 diabetes remission into context.

Personal and public perspectives?

Type 2 diabetes stories from the media. How much of this is true and where does the information come from? And reflections from personal experience.

Student Feedback

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This program is giving me much information I have never heard of before regarding reversing diabetes --- and the information makes sense!

I had been researching diabetes reversal for a while and spent many, many hours reading often opposing information.It was organized and presented very logically, making it easy to follow and understand.

I am determined to not only reverse my blood sugar but also help others and refer others here.

The information presented is clear, concise, and easy to digest. Also, this information is extremely valuable in providing a blueprint to a healthier lifestyle.

$29

Material Includes

  • Official Certificate

Target Audience

  • This course is designed for healthcare professionals with a general interest in diabetes who are looking to upskill themselves or eventually take a full diabetes postgraduate qualification.
  • The course will also be of interest to people looking to manage their own type 2 diabetes or those keen to prevent it from developing.