The aim of this presentation is to address different hot topics in our current understanding of aetiology as well as of the pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes. We’ll address how genetic as well as epi-genetic and non-genetic mechanisms may be involved in the complex mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes. We’ll also introduce recent data suggesting that immature stem-cell functions are likely to play an important role for development of type 2 diabetes and its associated cardiometabolic disturbances. Finally we’ll address the current treatment options of disease with respect of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities.
Course responsible: Associate Professor Signe Sørensen Torekov, MD Nicolai Wewer Albrechtsen & Professor Jens Juul Holst
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Health, Medicine and Nursing
- Material Type:
- Lecture
- Provider:
- University of Copenhagen Department of Biomedical Science
- Provider Set:
- Diabetes - A Global Challenge
- Author:
- Professor Allan Vaag
- Date Added:
- 01/07/2014