The Challenges of Diabetes: Presentation and Treatment
Schedule: Thursdays, October 15-29, 2009; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: UW Campus, Seattle (see maps)
Reg. # 105296

Course Description

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is reaching epidemic levels in our society. DM represents a failure of the beta cells in the pancreas to produce sufficient levels of the hormone insulin. Insulin is responsible for allowing sugars to enter cells and provide energy needed for daily life. Failure of sugars to pass into cells results in a build up in the blood stream which has multiple negative effects on the body. The lectures are designed to foster an understanding of what DM is, the consequences and what is available to combat this health menace.

Instructor

Peter Capell
Peter Capell M.D. received his Medical Doctorate from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Endocrinology and Metabolism. He holds hospital appointments at the University of Washington Medical Center and at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. In addition, he has been Director of the Outpatient Clinic for the Division of Endocrinology, University of Washington School of Medicine and Chief of the Outpatient Medical Specialty Clinics at the University of Washington. Dr. Capell has been the recipient of many local and national awards. He received an award for excellent teaching from Swedish Hospital. Dr. Capell has published numerous articles and presented at many local and national conferences.