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 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...]
What Do You Know About The Medicines You Take?
The world’s growing population faces major health issues, and medicines are a primary pillar to effect better health. Learn the science behind how and why medicines work, and what can improve patient's treatment, with this free online course "The Science of Medicines". The Science of Medicines Course Content The course covers the science of key … [Read more...]
What are the Juvenile Diabetes Symptoms?
As the name suggests, juvenile diabetes is a type of chronic health problem that affects children. Although diabetes is one of the most common diseases these days, there are still a lot of things that are misunderstood about this health problem. So what is the difference of juvenile diabetes from type 2 diabetes mellitus? If we try to analyze things one by one, we can say that … [Read more...]