If you are a diabetic, diet is a major part of managing your condition. It is generally agreed that a diabetic diet should be low in sugar and refined carbohydrates, while relatively high in dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber. So avoid starchy vegetables, saturated and trans fats, fried foods, high-calorie beverages, white bread, cereal, pasta, and other simple … [Read more...]
Learn How Developments In Genomics Are Transforming Patient Care in Diabetes
There have been huge advances in the field of genetics in the last 10 years since the sequencing of the first human genome in 2003. It is now possible to analyze all 20,000 human genes in a single experiment, rather than focussing on one gene at a time. We are in the genomics era. The free online course "Genomic Medicine: Transforming Patient Care in Diabetes" introduces the … [Read more...]
Learn Why Type 2 Diabetes Is Becoming So Prevalent
The number of people with diabetes type-2 is rising rapidly and the global health economic impact is massive. Rising rates of type 2 diabetes may relate to increasing obesity, an aging population, changes to diet and adoption of more sedentary behaviors. There is a need to increase awareness about diabetes prevention, potential complications and treatment amongst the general … [Read more...]
Global Health Initiative: Diabetes Awareness – A Free Course
The ALISON Global Health Initiative is a series of free online courses created to raise public awareness and understanding of common diseases that affect millions of people worldwide. The course "Global Health Initiative: Diabetes Awareness" defines what diabetes is, lists the three types of diabetes and important facts and statistics about the disease, and much more. The … [Read more...]
Learn More About the Basics of Human Nutrition With This Free Course
The rise in diet related illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease means we must all pay greater attention to our diet and eating habits. The free ALISON online two-hour course "Introduction to Human Nutrition" looks at the importance of maintaining a balanced diet, the role of nutrition in our health and well being and the important role of ongoing scientific research in … [Read more...]