This book contains extensive analysis regarding the pathogenesis of Type-1 Diabetes. Type-1 Diabetes is a classic autoimmune disease. Genetic factors are responsible but they cannot describe the rapid, even overwhelming extent of this disease. It is important to comprehend etiology and pathogenesis of this disease. The complexities related to Type-1 Diabetes include a number of clinical problems. Several veterans in this field have analyzed a number of topics for consideration that are appropriate for clinicians as well as researchers alike. The book gives appropriate elucidation of advanced...

Type-2 Diabetes is now a severe health problem worldwide. Patients with this disease have 2-4 times greater risk of renal and cardiovascular complications, mortality and morbidity. This unique book includes topics like pathophysiology and complications. Comprehending the etiology of the onset and advancement of this disease is crucial to avoid its complications and delay the progress. The pathophysiology includes a number of mechanisms and aspects from the micro (molecular) to the macro (neuro-hormonal mechanisms and beta-cell function in the pancreas). This book contains topics like...

Type-2 Diabetes is a severe health problem worldwide. Patients with this disease have 2-4 times greater risk of renal and cardiovascular complications, mortality and morbidity. Comprehending the etiology of the onset and advancement of this disease is crucial to avoid its complications and delay the progress. This book covers important topics under treatments and prevention. The prevention and treatments contains detailed accounts regarding bariatric surgery, insulin therapy, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. The aim of this book is to provide the readers with helpful...

This book discusses the topic of clinical management in Type-2 Diabetes. Type-2 diabetes is predicted to have affected nearly 120 million people across the world and according to the estimations by World Health Organization; it is anticipated to double in the next two decades. New economical strategies are required for reversing the global epidemic of obesity which is responsible for the escalated occurrence of type-2 diabetes and to decrease the burden of diabetic vascular complexities. Veterans in medicine and biology across four distinct continents have contributed vital information and...

This book aims to educate the readers with detailed knowledge regarding gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes mellitus is described as hyperglycemia with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. The occurrence of gestational diabetes is rapidly increasing and this pathological condition has a strong association with adverse pregnancy results. Since gestational diabetes can have chronic pathological consequences for both mother and child, it is important that it is instantly recognized and suitably managed. Treatment of this kind of diabetes is aimed to maintain euglycemia and it...

The aim of this book is to provide elaborative information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes. This book elucidates various aspects of gestational diabetes (GD) by emphasising on its less understood multifactorial mechanisms. Basic approaches are important in understanding this syndrome, i.e., endothelial dysfunction and the function of other placenta cells such as trophoblasts. It will positively help to boost the knowledge-based management of GD for the well-being of the mother and the fetus. Various topics covered in this book lead us to the conclusion that...

A global perspective regarding the complications of diabetic foot is presented in this profound book. Over the last few years, diabetes mellitus has increasingly garnered attention as a global epidemic. The effect of diabetes is promptly apparent in its occurrence in foot complexities across cultures and continents. In this innovative compilation of works by international experts, the explosion of foot disease in locations which must readily deal with both mobilizing medical expertise and shaping public policy to best prevent and treat these severe complications have been reviewed. In other...