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Controversies in Treating Diabetes: Clinical and Research Aspects (Contemporary Endocrinology)

By Derek LeRoith , Aaron I. Vinik

Book information

Publisher
Humana Press
Year
2008
ISBN
158829708X, 9781588297082, 9781597455725
Open Library ID
OL19286832M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6434678 bytes)
Series
Contemporary Endocrinology
Edition
1
Pages
377\377
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

Diabetes Mellitus is an extremely common disorder and the number of patients is increasing every year. Controversies in Treating Diabetes: Clinical and Research Aspects addresses diabetes controversies, specifically in the etiology and management of the disease. With a thorough examination of the complications associated with diabetes, the volume covers commonly accepted forms of therapies and complications, as well as new and emerging advances, therapies and inadequacies in several standard treatments. Topics of emphasis include the metabolic syndrome, using insulin to treat Type 2, retinopathy, neuropathy, environmental stress, the diabetic foot, incretins, and the ADA and NCEP criteria for treating hyperlipidemia of diabetes. Comprehensive and timely, Controversies in Treating Diabetes: Clinical and Research Aspects is an essential reference for those treating and researching diabetes.

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