Diabetes - a Global Challenge

University of Copenhagen

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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

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Approx. 17 hours to complete

English

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University of Copenhagen

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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Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

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.

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 29 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

4 videos

Welcome to Diabetes - a Global Challenge3m

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 readings

Course Information10m

Readings and Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Epidemiology of Diabetes30m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

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.

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 61 min)

4 videos

Physical activity and its influence on obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes - Part I, by Professor Bente Stallknecht13m

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 practice exercise

Obesity and Prevention of Diabetes30m

Week

Week 3

1 hour to complete

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.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 53 min)

3 videos

Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose - Part I, by Professor Jens Juul Holst25m

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 practice exercise

Physiological Regulation of Plasma Glucose 30m

Week

Week 4

1 hour to complete

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.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 37 min)

3 videos

The Incretins - Part 1, by Professor Jens Juul Holst7m

The Incretins - Part 2, by Professor Jens Juul Holst9m

The Incretins - Part 3, by Professor Jens Juul Holst18m

1 practice exercise

The Incretins30m

Week

Week 5

3 hours to complete

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.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 121 min)

8 videos

Clinical Manifestations of Diabetes and Treatment - Part 1, by Professor Allan Vaag25m

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 practice exercises

Clinical manifestation of Diabetes and treatment 30m

Treatment of Hyperglycaemia with Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes 30m

Week

Week 6

1 hour to complete

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.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 46 min)

3 videos

Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes - Part 1, by Professor Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen8m

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 practice exercise

Inflammatory Beta-cell Destruction in Diabetes30m

Week

Week 7

1 hour to complete

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

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 56 min)

4 videos

Genetic Aspects of Non-autoimmune Diabetes - Part 1, by Professor Torben Hansen6m

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 practice exercise

Genetic Aspects of Diabetes30m

Week

Week 8

1 hour to complete

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.

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 20 min)

2 videos

Translational Aspect - Part 1, by Assistant Professor Signe Torekov12m

Translational Aspect - Part 2, by Assistant Professor Signe Torekov7m

1 practice exercise

Translational Aspects30m

Week

Week 9

1 hour to complete

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.

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 24 min)

2 videos

Development of antidiabetic agents - Part 1, by Professor Birgitte Holst11m

Development of antidiabetic agents - Part 2, by Professor Birgitte Holst13m

1 practice exercise

Development of antidiabetic agents30m

Week

Week 10

1 hour to complete

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.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 48 min)

3 videos

Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes - Part 1, by Professor Ole Dragsbæk Madsen13m

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 practice exercise

Stem Cell Based Therapy of Diabetes30m

Week

Week 11

1 hour to complete

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.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 44 min)

3 videos

Physical Inactivity – a Major Risk Factor for Diabetes, by Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen16m

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 practice exercise

Exercise – how does it work?30m

Week

Week 12

1 hour to complete

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 hour to complete

1 reading

1 reading

Continue your studies at University of Copenhagen10m

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