Dods, Richard F., 1938-
Understanding diabetes : a biochemical perspective / Richard F. Dods. - 1 online resource (xxiii, 389 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A pandemic in the making -- Early history of diabetes mellitus -- A glucose metabolism primer -- Regulation of glucose metabolism -- Glucose metabolism gone wrong -- Classification system for diabetes mellitus -- Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus -- Complications of diabetes mellitus and their pathophysiology -- Hereditary transmission of diabetes mellitus -- Treatment.
A clear explanation of the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes. Written for a broad range of readers, including students, researchers, policymakers, health care providers, and diabetes patients and caregivers, this book explains the underlying biochemistry and physiology of diabetes mellitus. Each chapter contains a glossary that defines key terms, a summary that highlights essential concepts discussed in each section of the chapter, as well as a set of simple problems to help readers gain a richer and deeper understanding of diabetes, from its history to treatment options.
9781118530665 1118530667 9781118530764 1118530764 9781299242043 1299242049 9781118530627 1118530624
EB00066959 Recorded Books
Diabetes.
Glucose.
Diabetes Mellitus.
Glucose--metabolism.
HEALTH & FITNESS--Diseases--Diabetes.
Diabetes.
Glucose.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
RC660
616.4/62
WK 810
Understanding diabetes : a biochemical perspective / Richard F. Dods. - 1 online resource (xxiii, 389 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A pandemic in the making -- Early history of diabetes mellitus -- A glucose metabolism primer -- Regulation of glucose metabolism -- Glucose metabolism gone wrong -- Classification system for diabetes mellitus -- Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus -- Complications of diabetes mellitus and their pathophysiology -- Hereditary transmission of diabetes mellitus -- Treatment.
A clear explanation of the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes. Written for a broad range of readers, including students, researchers, policymakers, health care providers, and diabetes patients and caregivers, this book explains the underlying biochemistry and physiology of diabetes mellitus. Each chapter contains a glossary that defines key terms, a summary that highlights essential concepts discussed in each section of the chapter, as well as a set of simple problems to help readers gain a richer and deeper understanding of diabetes, from its history to treatment options.
9781118530665 1118530667 9781118530764 1118530764 9781299242043 1299242049 9781118530627 1118530624
EB00066959 Recorded Books
Diabetes.
Glucose.
Diabetes Mellitus.
Glucose--metabolism.
HEALTH & FITNESS--Diseases--Diabetes.
Diabetes.
Glucose.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
RC660
616.4/62
WK 810