Diabetes is now one of the major causes of morbidity worldwide. In many cases, the onset of diabetes is progressive, developing via a condition of insulin resistance. This book considers the development of this condition, its consequences and clinical and therapeutic aspects.
The book reviews the normal biology of insulin action on glucose, lipids and proteins. It considers the pathological basis for insulin resistance in animal models and humans, and discusses the influence of heredity, dietary factors and exercise. Clinical consequences including dyslipidaemia, hypertension and...
Diabetes is now one of the major causes of morbidity worldwide. In many cases, the onset of diabetes is progressive, developing via a condition of ins...
This is an essential guide to those in general practice, as well as to medical students, non-specialist hospital doctors and those in earlier stages of training in diabetes as a speciality. This new edition covers up-to-date contemporary practice, and with more links to useful websites and resources online, it is now easier than ever for readers to keep on top of these changes. It includes two new chapters on the management of severe and complex obesity that is complicated by diabetes, and the management of patients through bariatric surgery. With a growing number of devices and digital...
This is an essential guide to those in general practice, as well as to medical students, non-specialist hospital doctors and those in earlier stages o...
