23 Apr 201318:19
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This unit introduces the parts of the body and processes involved in...
This unit introduces the parts of the body and processes involved in the development of diabetes.
When you have completed this unit you should be able to:
- define and use, or recognise definitions and applications of, each of the terms printed in bold in the text.
- explain how diabetes is diagnosed;
- describe the different types of diabetes and their possible causes;
- describe some of the structures and chemical changes involved in glucose regulation within the body;
- discuss the factors that make people prone to developing diabetes, including genetic aspects.
- Duration: 5 hours
- Published on: Thursday 12th May 2011
- Level: Introductory
- Posted under: Biology
Living with diabetes
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This unit introduces parts of the body and processes involved in the development of diabetes.
This unit is from our archive and is an adapted extract from Diabetes care (SK120) which is no longer taught by The Open University. If you want to study formally with us, you may wish to explore other courses we offer in this subject area [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] .
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24 Apr 201309:02
Hi Muhubo,
You don't need to enrol on the course, the system recognizes your log in and will automatically track your progress. If you look under the 'My OpenLearn' tab (once you have signed in) you will see the course listed and your progress.
Hope this helps, many thanks.
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