Pathophysiology and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus / / edited by Oluwafemi Oguntibeju.
Diabetes mellitus is a complex, progressive disease, which is accompanied by multiple complications. It is a metabolic disorder of the endocrine system and listed among the most common disorders in both developed and developing countries. It has a global metabolic epidemic and it is estimated that t...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Rijeka, Croatia : : IntechOpen,, 2012. |
| Year of Publication: | 2012 |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (138 pages) :; illustrations |
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| Summary: | Diabetes mellitus is a complex, progressive disease, which is accompanied by multiple complications. It is a metabolic disorder of the endocrine system and listed among the most common disorders in both developed and developing countries. It has a global metabolic epidemic and it is estimated that the number of people affected by the disease will rise from the current 150 to 230 million by 2025. Hyperglycaemia is a characteristic feature of diabetes mellitus and chronic hyperglycaemia could lead to long-term complications in the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels. Interestingly, this book examines the pathophysiology and selected complications in diabetes mellitus. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9535170406 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | edited by Oluwafemi Oguntibeju. |