Understanding Diabetes Mellitus

  • Author: Dr. Shema Abba Abdulrahman
  • Level: Basic
  • Modules: 6
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Course overview
Diabetes is a chronic condition that can lead to health complications if not addressed properly. This course will enlighten you about the misconceptions surrounding diabetes, its possible causes, how to differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and steps to be taken to avoid further complications.
  • No. of Videos: 13
  • Certificate: Yes
more about this course
Diabetes mellitus, generally referred to as diabetes, is a category of metabolic disorders characterized over an extended period by a high level of blood sugar. Frequent urination increased hunger, and increased appetite are also symptoms. The goals of diabetes management will be to keep blood glucose levels as close as possible to normal by balancing food consumption with medication.

Dr. Shema, an experienced professional with vast knowledge in the field shares the effects of diabetes on our body, how it affects our body organs as a result of complications, and most importantly when, to visit your doctor.
The signs of diabetes and the clinical manifestation of each type of diabetes in various age differences will be discussed in this course.

key lessons from the course
At the end of this course, you will have gained the following:
  • Types of diabetes
  • Pathogenesis
  • Clinical manifestation
  • Pathophysiology
  • Complications
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Course contents

Meet the instructor

Dr. Shema Abba Abdulrahman

Dr. Shema is an experienced professional with vast knowledge in the medical field of diabetes. She enlightens us on the effects of diabetes in our body, and how it affects our body organs as a result of complications, and most importantly when, to visit a doctor.
At the end of this course, you will be equipped with the basics and complex knowledge of the various pathogens involved in diabetes, the symptoms, and possible complications if not well managed.