This Open Learning Environment unit of study is designed to introduce you to the chronic disease Diabetes, that, for a patient, is difficult to manage and for society is associated with huge costs. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about diabetes. To conquer the disease, in all its forms, we need informed debate and long-term strategies. This unit explains the biological basis of diabetes and defines the fundamentally distinct forms of the disease. It looks at the history of our understanding of the disease and critically assesses current treatments and potential new approaches to prevention and cure.
Unit details and rules
Unit code | OLET1504 |
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Academic unit | |
Credit points | 2 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites
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Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Peter Thorn (Physiology), peter.thorn@sydney.edu.au |
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