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Pathophysiology and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
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9789535108337
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Pathophysiology and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
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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.
| Author: Oluwafemi Oguntibeju |
| Publisher: Intechopen |
| Publication Date: Nov 14, 2012 |
| Number of Pages: 140 pages |
| Binding: Hardback or Cased Book |
| ISBN-10: 9535108336 |
| ISBN-13: 9789535108337 |