Pathophysiology and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
by Oluwafemi O. Oguntibeju
Pages: 136
Publisher: --
Edition: 2012
Language: English
ISBN: 978-9535108337
Description
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.
This book examines the pathophysiology and selected complications in diabetes mellitus.
Enjoy! :up:
by Oluwafemi O. Oguntibeju
Pages: 136
Publisher: --
Edition: 2012
Language: English
ISBN: 978-9535108337
Description
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.
This book examines the pathophysiology and selected complications in diabetes mellitus.
Enjoy! :up:
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