Discover the story behind one of our most common modern maladies.
About the Event
Must you or a loved one monitor blood sugar? In this class, Joe Bean, M.D., instructor in anatomy and physiology at Northern Virginia Community College, will explore the story of diabetes, one of our most common modern maladies.
Topics include:
- The history of the disorder and its subtypes
- The function of the pancreas
- How blood glucose imbalances affect the body
- Why diabetes is more common as we age
- How this disease can be successfully managed
This online program is offered by the Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia, which is affiliated with Northern Virginia Community College.
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