This course was good overall. I enjoyed the varied opinions from experts and different topics; especially on how exercise helps diabetes. I would've like to learn more about how exercise helps including some visualizations of the mechanisms. I do think the course was lacking in some ways. For example, there was a clear bias in some of the experts to the idea of weight loss as an important factor as well as by-pass surgery. In many cases, it's the poor diet and lack of exercise affecting an individual's health negatively, not necessarily their weight. The weight is more of an outcome, not a core issue. As well, although diabetes is reversed in many cases with by-pass, this course failed to mention the strict diet someone is put on before and after undergoing this surgery. It is likely that the diet has more to do with reversing diabetes than the surgery itself. I would have liked to see diabetes medications covered such as ozempic which has been a hot topic the last several years. Lastly, I would have preferred if the written assignments were optional.

The course was very informative about diabetes as a whole, and involved a lot of people that are very well prepared in the topic. What I didn't like, however, was the fact that lectures were way too long. I think they couldbe shortened into smaller videos. Also, I, as a type 1 diabetic, would like to know more about type one, but this course revolves mostly around type 2.

Very good introduction to what Diabetes is and how it is becoming a growing issue in the world. Strong focus on the power of healthy diet and exercise to reduce the risk of Diabetes Type 2. Showcased a lot of research and experts in the field and made for a strong impact in raising awareness of the issues and the potential solutions available to all of us.

"Diabetes - the Essential Facts" is a great source of information for those particularly interested in the field. Current research, experts' opinion and global epidemiology discussion (all provided in an interactive fashion, quick pace). Nevertheless, I personally think it was lacking some discussion over clinical points - I am a medical student.

I would like to thank all the researchers, professors, doctors and others involved in this course. I would like to thank Coursera for providing me with an opportunity to gain more knowledge on an often neglected major issue "diabetes". I would love to explore and learn more on various subjects.

Thank you once again.

This is a great introductory course for diabetes. I would recommend everyone to take this course. This course taught me a lot more about diabetes than I had previously known. It has really changed my perspective on diabetes and diabetics.

Very informational , yet at times the speakers were dry and not very interesting to listen too. which sometimes made it extra hard to actually retain the material. Loved that last assignment.

A very interesting presentation of diabetis and developing countries. The course looks at the importance of exercise in controling diabetis, in addition with the nutrition factor.

This was a good course to take in order to learn about the essential facts on diabetes and obesity. I learnt a lot about the subject and was pleased about taking the course.

A very informative course sharing insights to the increase of diabetes in the world we live and the possible solutions various countries utilize to educate their society.

Great course overall. Assignments were simple and speakers were easy to follow. Last assignment asked for more than what the class addressed, but was thought provoking.

It is a very nice and informative course through which I learnt alot of things.. Lectures and assignments are bety easy and helpful to understand the diabetes.. :)

It was really good. All the professor were doing great work. The way they explain about diabetes was so geartfull. Thankyou so much for this knowledge..

New updated information and interviews with professors that knew how to speak to all communities with understanding. Great instructional video!

some of the concepts were being repeated several times which felt off. However, I got even more knowledgeable than I got during A Levels.

GOOD COURSE ESPECIALLY AT MAKING UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIABETES TYPE-2. BUT THE COURSE IS UNABLE TO ADDRESS TYPE -1 DIABETES ISSUES.

This was an excellent course with a lot of information and it will definitely help to my knowledge about diabetes. Thanks,

4 star because it assembled all the different facts and figure from non approachable area and enjoyed learning .

Tiene información muy buena sobre diabetes. Me costó un poco de trabajo por qué las actividades estan en ingles

This course is really nice i have many things how to prevent from getting diabetes how to have healthy diet

I realy like everthing about that course it could be just a bit shorter but the info on it is really great

Very informative with regards to diabetes in poorer nations. Less informative on diabetes in the US.

This course is beautiful and well decorated. You may enrich your resources with updated information.

Good, informative course. Some overlaps in presented content, but nice with different presentors

Nice course, I leaned some interesting things, but I'd love to see more about Type 1 Diabetes