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An introduction to diabetes

English, Español, Français
10-15 Minutes

An introduction to diabetes

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  1. What is diabetes? (3 Minutes)
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  3. Parts of the body impacted (5 Minutes)
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  5. Misconceptions about diabetes (2 Minutes)
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  7. Diabetes warning signs (3 Minutes)
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  9. Diabetes risk factors (2 Minutes)
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  11. Possible complications (2 Minutes)
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HOW IT works

start the course

Begin the course, and pick up right where you left off when you return.

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COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS

Complete all your sections and continue to the next step.

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GET THE CERTIFICATE

Once you have completed all the sections, you will receive a certificate of completion.

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WHAT OUR LEARNERS SAY

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Learners REVIEWS

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Contributors

Prof João Filipe Raposo

Portugal

Sue McLaughlin

USA

Heather Koga

Zimbabwe

Buyelwa Majikela-Dlangamandla

South Africa

Xangô Bimont

Belgium

Sameer Pathan

Belgium

Lorenzo Piemonte

Belgium

Phil Riley

Belgium

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