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Pathogenesis and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
. Ed(S): Radder, J.K.; Lemkes, H.H.P.J.; Krans, H.M.J.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Radder, J.K.; Lemkes, H.H.P.J.; Krans, H.M.J. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFGM; MJG; VFD; VFJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 296.
In this book on diabetes mellitus both the pathogenesis and treat ment of the disease will be discussed. Pathogenetic studies have led to the distinction between type I and type II diabetes. In type I hyperglycaemia is due predominantly to insulin deficiency; in type II insulin resistance is more important. Three pathogenetic factors are thought to play a role in the etiol ogy of type I diabetes: heredity, viral infections and immunity. There may be a relationship between these three aspects since genetic pre disposition changes the susceptibility to viral infections and/or the immunological defence against these infections. Insulitis ensues. ... Read more
In this book on diabetes mellitus both the pathogenesis and treat ment of the disease will be discussed. Pathogenetic studies have led to the distinction between type I and type II diabetes. In type I hyperglycaemia is due predominantly to insulin deficiency; in type II insulin resistance is more important. Three pathogenetic factors are thought to play a role in the etiol ogy of type I diabetes: heredity, viral infections and immunity. There may be a relationship between these three aspects since genetic pre disposition changes the susceptibility to viral infections and/or the immunological defence against these infections. Insulitis ensues. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
Number of Pages
188
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401084116
SKU
V9789401084116
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