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Learning Objectives
Compare and contrast the different forms of diabetes.
Explain why the number of cases of Type 2 diabetes is expanding worldwide.
Describe how gut health impacts metabolic health and diabetes risk.
Outline potential complications of diabetes as well as appropriate interventions.
Characterize how insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes are linked to other conditions such as cognitive decline, depression, cancer, sleep disorders, and periodontal disease.
State the rationale for individualized blood sugar targets.
Outline the specific strategies to prevent, manage, and potentially reverse Type 2 diabetes, including lifestyle, surgical, and pharmacologic interventions.
Describe how the information in this course can be utilized to improve patient care and patient outcomes.
Describe, for this course, the implications for dentistry, mental health, and other health professions.