Reversing Diabetes: Fact or Fiction? (FutureLearn)

On this course, you will explore the physiological effects of weight gain and weight loss. You will consider what is meant by type 2 diabetes prevention, remission, reversal and cure.

You will also examine how those living with type 2 diabetes can help themselves, as well as the role of healthcare professionals in supporting self-management.

What topics will you cover?

- Seeing the wood for the trees: defining what we mean by prevention, remission, reversal and cure.

- Weight management: a look at the physiological effects of weight loss in people with Type 2 Diabetes.

- Improving and supporting self-management.

Learning on this course

You can take this self-guided course and learn at your own pace. On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

- Describe the impact of weight loss in people with Type 2 Diabetes.

- Explain current concepts around Type 2 Diabetes reversal and the meaning of terms such as prevention, remission and cure.

- Explore the role(s) of healthcare practitioners and others in supporting self-management of Type 2 Diabetes.

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for healthcare professionals with a general interest in diabetes who are looking to upskill themselves or eventually take a full diabetes postgraduate qualification.

The course will also be of interest to people looking to manage their own type 2 diabetes or those keen to prevent it from developing.