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Diabetes Mellitus in 21st Century [electronic resource] / by Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty, Biplab De.

Author:
Sen, Saikat
Published:
Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Physical Description:
XXVII, 186 pages 29 illustrations, 24 illustrations in color : online resource
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Chakraborty, Raja, De, Biplab, and SpringerLink (Online service)
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Contents:
Chapter 1. Pancreatic Hormones and Control of Blood Glucose – A Glance -- Chapter 2. Diabetes Mellitus – General Consideration -- Chapter 3. Impaired Glucose Tolerance & Impaired Fasting Glycaemia -- Chapter 4. Prevalence of Diabetes and Its Economic Impact -- Chapter 5. Pregnancy and Diabetes -- Chapter 6. ‘Diabesity’ – Current Situation -- Chapter 7- Oxidative Stress and Diabetes Mellitus -- Chapter 8. Complication of diabetes mellitus -- Chapter 9. Biomarkers of Diabetes and Diabetic Complications -- Chapter 10. Indian Traditional Medicinal Systems, Herbal Medicine and Diabetes -- Chapter 11. Management of Diabetes Mellitus -- Chapter 12. Recent developments in diabetes therapy.
Summary:
In the context of the continual increase in the global incidence of diabetes, this book focuses on particular aspects of the disease such as the socio-economic burden and the effects on individuals and their families. It addresses a wide range of topics regarding its physiological relevance, metabolic angles, biochemistry, and discusses current and upcoming treatment approaches. It is unique in offering a chapter dedicated to herbal remedies for diabetes. Appealing to a broad readership, it is a valuable resource for students, researchers and practitioners working in the area of glucose metabolism, diabetes and human health.
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ISBN:
9789811015427
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text file PDF
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Springer eBooks
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