Pathophysiology and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
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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| Formato: | Electrónico Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2012
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| Acceso en línea: | DOAB: download the publication DOAB: description of the publication |
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| Sumario: | 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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| Descripción Física: | 1 electronic resource (138 p.) |
| ISBN: | 3460 9789535108337 9789535170402 |
| Acceso: | Open Access |