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.

Diabetes - a Global Challenge
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Diabetes - a Global Challenge



Instructors: Jens Juul Holst
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- Nutrition and Diet
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Patient Treatment
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Biology
- Pharmacology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Physiology
- Pre-Clinical Development
- Exercise Science
- Drug Development
- Immunology
- Preventative Care
- Medical Science and Research
- Precision Medicine
- Chronic Diseases
- Pharmacotherapy
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