"Pathophysiology and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus" ed. by Oluwafemi O. Oguntibeju
"Pathophysiology and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus" ed. by Oluwafemi O. Oguntibeju
InTeOp | 2012 | ISBN: 9535108336 | 136 pages | PDF | 7 MB
InTeOp | 2012 | ISBN: 9535108336 | 136 pages | PDF | 7 MB
This book examines the pathophysiology and selected complications in diabetes mellitus.
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.
Contents
Preface
1 CNS Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 (Type 1 Diabetic Encephalopathy)
2 Bio-Chemical Aspects, Pathophysiology of Microalbuminuria and Glycated Hemoglobin in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
3 Type 2 Diabetes, Immunity and Cardiovascular Risk: A Complex Relationship
4 Diabetic Nephropathy
5 Wavelet Image Fusion Approach for Classification of Ultrasound Placenta Complicated by Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
6 Periodontitis and Diabetes Mellitus
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