A Primer in Type 2 Diabetes

Hello! This course is A Primer in Type 2 Diabetes. I’m Dr. Emma Nichols, a long time medical writer. I’ve collaborated with writer and pharmacist Dr. Melanie Padgett to bring you a concise overview of the important aspects of understanding the diagnosis of diabetes and the various treatment options.

After taking this course, you will be able to

• Define diabetes and cover some of the important terminology.

• Describe some of the disease characterizes, such as who gets type 2 diabetes and why.

• Discuss the symptoms of diabetes and what can happen if diabetes is not managed properly.

• Review diabetes and lifestyle, especially diet and exercise, that can help improve the condition and prevent long term consequences.

• Summarize the various treatments for type 2 diabetes, including insulin.

Anyone who has diabetes would benefit from this course. In addition, caregivers, healthcare providers who do not specialize in diabetes, and medical writers who need an update in the basics will find this course useful.

You do not need any background knowledge of medicine or science to take this course. Just an interest in knowing about type 2 diabetes.

If this course sounds of interest, I hope to see you on the inside!