| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 77 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Oxford American endocrinology library |
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Oxford American endocrinology library.
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| Contents |
Epidemiology, populations at risk, and health/socioeconomic impact -- Diagnostic criteria -- Pathophysiology -- Management of T2DM -- Management of obesity : implications for T2DM -- Microvascular and macrovascular complications of T2DM : prevention and treatment -- Common comorbidities of T2DM and obesity -- Special situations and T2DM -- Prevention of T2DM |
| Summary |
With the advent of the worldwide obesity epidemic, a concurrent rise has occurred in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is affecting younger individuals-the disease is no longer exclusive to adulthood. Diabetic micro- and macrovascular complications are also occurring at an earlier age, leading to increasing demands and costs on the healthcare system. In addition, the morbidity, disability and premature death caused by diabetic complications create a huge burden to families, employers and society at large. Thankfully, there has been a tr |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Diabetes.
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Comorbidity.
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Obesity.
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Comorbidity
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Multimorbidity
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Obesity
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Comorbidity
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Diabetes
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Obesity
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ulchaker, Margaret M
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| ISBN |
9780199749768 |
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0199749760 |
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1306168597 |
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9781306168595 |
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