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Overview
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.
Key facts:
On Reversing Diabetes - Fact or Fiction at University of Leicester by FutureLearn , 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.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- 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.
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Topics include:
Seeing the wood for the trees: defining what we mean by prevention, remission, reversal and cure.
Weight management: a look at the physiological effects of weight loss in people with Type 2 Diabetes.
Improving and supporting self-management.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 2 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
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.
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International
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49 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49 EUR for the full programme during 21 days.
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