Clinical Assessment and Therapeutics for Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases that involves inadequate control of the blood glucose levels. There are several types of diabetes, including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), gestational diabetes, and neonatal diabetes. Its signs and symptoms are increased thirst, tiredness, blurred vision, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, slow-healing sores or cuts, unexpected weight loss, frequent urination, etc. Severe and long-time cases of diabetes are associated with serious medical health problems, such as coronary artery disease, neuropathy, retinopathy, dental problems, etc. The diagnosis involves some tests to measure the body's blood glucose level. These include fasting plasma glucose test, random plasma glucose test, and hemoglobin A1c test. Diabetes treatments vary according to the type and severity of the disease and include several types of medications and transplants, like pancreatic islet transplant and pancreas transplant. This book provides comprehensive insights into the clinical assessment and therapeutics for diabetes mellitus. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, it targets medical students and professionals.