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
Diabetes - a Global Challenge
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Universidad de Copenhague
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
11 hora para completar
Introduction and epidemiology of diabetes
We are delighted to be able to welcome you to Diabetes – a Global Challenge. In module 1, we will focus on the epidemiology of diabetes and obesity which we lead us to this week discussion topic: "What the greatest diabetes challenges of our time might be in your opinion?" You can either post your opinion as text or as a link to a short video statement.
4 videos (Total 29 minutos), 2 readings, 1 quiz
4 videos
Epidemiology of Diabetes - Part I, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen7m
Epidemiology of Diabetes - Part II, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen12m
Epidemiology of Diabetes - Part III, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen5m
2 lecturas
Course Information10m
Readings and Resources10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Epidemiology of Diabetes18m
Semana
21 hora para completar
Obesity and Prevention of Diabetes
We will start module 2 together by discussing physical activity, its influence on obesity, insulin resistance and the prevention of diabetes.
4 videos (Total 61 minutos), 1 quiz
4 videos
Physical activity and its influence on obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes - Part II, by Professor Bente Stallknecht22m
Physical activity and its influence on obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes - Part lll, by Professor Bente Stallknecht15m
Physical Activity and Weight Management, interview with Dr. Robert Ross9m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Obesity and Prevention of Diabetes16m
Semana
31 hora para completar
Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose
During module 3 we will focus on physiological
regulation of plasma glucose. Professor Jens Juul Holst will guide you through the complex regulation of glucose in humans. This will be difficult but hang on you will see the usefulness of what you learn in this module during the subsequent modules where we will discuss the incretins and treatment of hyperglycaemia.
3 videos (Total 53 minutos), 1 quiz
3 videos
Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose - Part II, by Professor Jens Juul Holst16m
Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose - Part III, by Professor Jens Juul Holst9m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose 20m
Semana
41 hora para completar
The incretins
Incretin biology is now applied in treating subjects with diabetes and recently approved by the FDA for weight reduction. But what do they do? Don't hesitate to start watching the videos because in this module you will learn all about the incretin lead by Professor Jens Juul Holst.
3 videos (Total 37 minutos), 1 quiz
3 videos
The Incretins - Part 2, by Professor Jens Juul Holst9m
The Incretins - Part 3, by Professor Jens Juul Holst18m
1 ejercicio de práctica
The Incretins30m
Semana
53 horas para completar
Clinical manifestation of Diabetes and Treatment
We hope that you enjoyed the previous modules about glucose regulation and incretin biology though they may seem more advanced compared to the first modules. We hope you stay with us and learn more about Clinical Manifestation of Diabetes and Treatment by Professor Allan Vaag and Treatment of Hyperglycemia by Professor Sten Madsbad.
8 videos (Total 121 minutos), 2 quizzes
8 videos
Clinical Manifestations of Diabetes and Treatment - Part 2, by Professor Allan Vaag11m
Clinical Manifestations of Diabetes and Treatment - Part 3, by Professor Allan Vaag22m
The relation between diabetes and obesity, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen15m
Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 1, by Sten Madsbad14m
Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 2, by Sten Madsbad8m
Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 3, by Sten Madsbad16m
Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Part 4, by Sten Madsbad7m
2 ejercicios de práctica
Clinical manifestation of Diabetes and treatment 20m
Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes 18m
Semana
61 hora para completar
Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes
Inflammatory beta-cell destruction in diabetes by professor Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen. During this module we Professor Mandrup-Poulsen will guide you through cytokines mediated destruction of the pancreatic beta-cells furthermore their potentiality as drugs targets.
3 videos (Total 46 minutos), 1 quiz
3 videos
Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes - Part 2, by Professor Thomas-Mandrup Poulsen18m
Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes - Part 3, by Professor Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen19m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes22m
Semana
71 hora para completar
Genetic Aspects of Diabetes
Genetics are important for understanding and treating diabetes. In this module Professor Torben Hansen will discuss the genetic aspects of diabetes
4 videos (Total 56 minutos), 1 quiz
4 videos
Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 2, by Professor Torben Hansen8m
Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 3, by Professor Torben Hansen20m
Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 4, by Professor Torben Hansen20m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Genetic Aspects of Diabetes20m
Semana
826 minutos para completar
Translational Aspects
Translational medicine? Learn more by watching our new module by Assistant Professor Torekov. In this module we will discuss two cases of translational aspects to highlight its importance. In other words we will go from bench to bedside.
2 videos (Total 20 minutos), 1 quiz
2 videos
Translational Aspect - Part 2, by Assistant Professor Signe Torekov7m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Translational Aspects6m
Semana
91 hora para completar
Development of antidiabetic agents
Have you ever thought "how to develop a antidiabetic agent?" Professor Birgitte Holst will take you through some potential drug targets and how to use G-protein coupled receptor for treatment of diabetes.
2 videos (Total 24 minutos), 1 quiz
2 videos
Development of antidiabetic agents - Part 2, by Professor Birgitte Holst13m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Development of antidiabetic agents26m
Semana
101 hora para completar
Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes
Module 10 will focus on 'Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes' and the question 'What are the advantages and disadvantages in cell therapy of diabetes?' is raised by Professor Ole Dragsbæk-Madsen.
3 videos (Total 48 minutos), 1 quiz
3 videos
Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes - Part 2, by Professor Ole Dragsbæk Madsen9m
Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes - Part 3, by Professor Ole Dragsbæk Madsen25m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes20m
Semana
111 hora para completar
Exercise – How Does it Work?
Exercise has many beneficial effects - but how does it actually work? Professor Bente Klarlund will take you through the latest scientific research on how the exercise of skeletal muscles affect our organs and entire body.
3 videos (Total 44 minutos), 1 quiz
3 videos
The Muscle as an Endocrine Organ, by Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen13m
The Role of Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes, by Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen14m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Exercise – how does it work?18m
Semana
122 horas para completar
Peer Graded Assignment
Try to summarize all what you have learned watching these modules and have fun with writing a peer-graded assignment. The goal is simply to integrate what you have learned and put this together in a practical solution based manner.
1 reading, 1 quiz
1 lectura
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Principales revisiones
It was really informative and I learnt a lot about Diabetes as a disease. Thanks so much such wonderful lectures. I would definitely recommend this course to my friends.
Great Course. I found week 3-7 very much informative. Overall, the spoken English was good. Course material was excellent! In my last week. Let's see, what happens.
Instructores
Jens Juul Holst
Professor, MD, DMScDepartment of Biomedical Sciences & NNF Center for Basic Metabolic Research
Signe Sørensen Torekov
Associate Professor, MSc, PhDDepartment of Biomedical Sciences & NNF Center for Basic Metabolic Research
Nicolai Jacob Wewer Albrechtsen
MD, GCSRT, PhD studentDepartment of Biomedical Sciences & NNF Center for Basic Metabolic Research
Acerca de Universidad de Copenhague
The University of Copenhagen is the oldest University in Denmark - founded in 1479, and with over 38,000 students and more than 9,000 employees. The purpose of the University is to conduct research and provide education to the highest academic level. Based in Denmark's capital city it is one of the top research institutions in Europe.
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