Diabetes Mellitus in 21st Century

• Main Authors: Sen, Saikat (Author), Chakraborty, Raja (Author), De, Biplab (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Human physiology.; Molecular biology.; Pharmaceutical technology.; Health promotion.; Medical biochemistry.; Oxidative stress.; Biomedicine.; Human Physiology.; Molecular Medicine.; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology.; Oxidative Stress.; Medical Biochemistry.; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
• Physical Description: XXVII, 186 p. 29 illus., 24 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9789811015427

In the context of the continual increase in the global incidence of diabetes, this book focuses on particular aspects of the disease such as the socio-economic burden and the effects on individuals and their families. It addresses a wide range of topics regarding its physiological relevance, metabolic angles, biochemistry, and discusses current and upcoming treatment approaches. It is unique in offering a chapter dedicated to herbal remedies for diabetes. Appealing to a broad readership, it is a valuable resource for students, researchers and practitioners working in the area of glucose metabolism, diabetes and human health.