In both wealthy and developing nations, diabetes and obesity are serious health issues. With the help of this Diabetes - a Global Challenge certification course, students will stay current on cutting-edge research on diabetes and obesity, including its biology, genetic, and clinical components as well as its epidemiology and prevention. High-profile researchers from a university that leads the world in diabetes research provide each lecture. The EIT Health Campus programme includes this subject.
Diabetes - a Global Challenge training is available on Coursera and offered by the University of Copenhagen. It is a seventeen-week course that includes video lessons, readings, and practice exercises.
While paying the fees, two options are available to the students. First, the Diabetes - a Global Challenge certification fee of Rs. 2435 is payable if the student wishes to achieve a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Second is an unpaid course where no certificate and graded items will be provided to the participants.
Fee Structure
Course
Fees
Diabetes - a Global Challenge (with certificate)
Rs. 2435
Diabetes - a Global Challenge
Free
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Students will have to complete all the practice exercises and quizzes to be able to achieve the Diabetes - a Global Challenge certification by Coursera.
What you will learn
Knowledge of epidemiology
The Diabetes - a Global Challenge online course equips students with the in-depth information and abilities needed to comprehend and handle the problems related to diabetes on a worldwide scale. The illness, its epidemiology, risk factors, and the social and economic effects it has on people and communities throughout the world are all thoroughly explained to participants. After completing this course, students will have the knowledge and skills needed to support efforts to prevent, treat, and manage diabetes.
The Diabetes - A Global Challenge Certification course is intended for a wide variety of people with a passion for solving the diabetes epidemic on a worldwide scale. This course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to improve their knowledge and skills in managing diabetes, such as
To join the Diabetes - a Global Challenge classes visit the official website and log in with the email id. Then make the payment if the paid course is selected.
The Syllabus
Videos
Welcome to Diabetes - a Global Challenge
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 Sørense
Readings
Course Information
Readings and Resources
Quiz
Epidemiology of Diabetes
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
Physical Activity and Weight Management, interview with Dr. Robert Ross
Quiz
Obesity and Prevention of Diabetes
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
Quiz
Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose
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
Quiz
The Incretins
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
The relation between diabetes and obesity, by Professor Thorkild Sørensen
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
Quiz
Clinical manifestation of Diabetes and treatment
Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
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
Quiz
Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes
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
Quiz
Genetic Aspects of Diabetes
Videos
Translational Aspect - Part 1, by Assistant Professor Signe Torekov
Translational Aspect - Part 2, by Assistant Professor Signe Torekov
Quiz
Translational Aspects
Videos
Development of antidiabetic agents - Part 1, by Professor Birgitte Holst
Development of antidiabetic agents - Part 2, by Professor Birgitte Holst
Quiz
Development of antidiabetic agents
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
Quiz
Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes
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
Quiz
Exercise – how does it work?
Reading
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Instructors
University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: What is the mode of this certification course?
This course is delivered entirely online and can be accessed anywhere and anytime.
2: How long will the students have access to the study material?
Learners will get unlimited access to the study material after purchasing the certification course.
3: How long will it take to complete the Diabetes - A Global Challenge online course?
It will take students approximately 17 hours to complete the course.
4: Can participants complete the course according to their convenience?
Since it is an online course, students can study at their own pace and rhythm.
5: Is financial aid available for this course?
Yes financial support is available for those learners who are unable to pay the enrolment fees.
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