Description

Overview:

The aim of this presentation is to address different hot topics in our current understanding of aetiology as well as of the pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes. We’ll address how genetic as well as epi-genetic and non-genetic mechanisms may be involved in the complex mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes. We’ll also introduce recent data suggesting that immature stem-cell functions are likely to play an important role for development of type 2 diabetes and its associated cardiometabolic disturbances. Finally we’ll address the current treatment options of disease with respect of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities.

Course responsible: Associate Professor Signe Sørensen Torekov, MD Nicolai Wewer Albrechtsen & Professor Jens Juul Holst

Subject:

Health, Medicine and Nursing

Level:

High School, Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division, Graduate / Professional, Career / Technical, Adult Education

Material Type:

Lecture

Author:

Professor Allan Vaag

Provider:

University of Copenhagen Department of Biomedical Science

Provider Set:

Diabetes - A Global Challenge

Date Added:

01/07/2014