A Practical Guide to Diabetes MellitusDiabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. This new edition is a complete guide to diabetes mellitus. Beginning with an introduction to the pathophysiology of the disease, the following chapters examine ocular, cardiovascular and neuropathic effects as well as gestational diabetes, emergencies and childhood diabetes. With contributions from specialists in Europe and the USA, this comprehensive sixth edition includes more than 300 colour images and illustrations and 40 clinical cases. Key Points
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A Practical Guide to Diabetes Mellitus Nihal Thomas,Kanakamani Jeyaraman,H. S. Asha,Jachin Velevan Limited preview - 2012 |
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