This diabetes pharmacology course explores the underlying causes of type 2 diabetes, focusing on the role of key hormones and receptors such as insulin, glucagon, and GLUT transporters, as well as risk factors like genetics, obesity, and lifestyle. Students will examine the history of diabetes, the development of pharmacological treatments — including insulin, oral hypoglycemics, and emerging therapies — and their mechanisms of action.

The course also covers disease complications, including neuropathy, nephropathy, and cardiovascular risks, while addressing variations in insulin resistance and diabetes presentation across populations to emphasize personalized and inclusive treatment approaches.

Quercus will be used for all course-related correspondence and sharing of materials. All classes will be conducted via Zoom (link to be shared on Quercus); lectures will not be recorded. Attendance will be recorded using Zoom's attendance feature. Please note that you may be required to turn on your camera to confirm your presence.