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THE SCIENCE OF OBESITY AND DIABETES

SURGERY 976
Course Description

The science of diabetes and obesity as it correlates to the clinical setting. The history of endocrinology and discovery of insulin will provide the basis for understanding hormonal mechanisms controlling fuel metabolism and how these processes become dysfunctional in different disease states. Topics will include pancreatic and extrapancreatic control of metabolism, and diseases linked with obesity, including PCOS, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Lifestyle, medical, and surgical treatments of obesity and diabetes, including pharmacologic mechanisms of insulin and non-insulin diabetes therapeutics and bariatric surgery, will be highlighted. The public health perspective will shine light on societal factors that influence obesity and diabetes care. Provides an advanced scientific foundation with which to approach evidence-based care and treatment of individuals with obesity and/or diabetes.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
Not Reported

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
Not Reported

No change from Historical

Class Size
12

28% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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