1 option
Major Topics in Type 1 Diabetes / edited by Kenia Nunes.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kenia Pedrosa Nunes
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Diabetes.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (182 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- IntechOpen 2015
- Croatia : IntechOpen, 2015.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Type 1 diabetes (TD1) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in children and can occur at any age. Incidences of T1D have steadily increased worldwide, and it is largely considered an autoimmune disorder resulting from the specific destruction of pancreatic beta-cells producing insulin. However, T1D pathophysiology is still not completely understood, and although insulin and other therapies ameliorate the manifestations of the disease, no cure is currently available. This book has been written by widely acknowledged experts, with each chapter providing unique information on emerging aspects of T1D. Because a large body of information has been available regarding T1D, this book highlights lesser explored topics linked to the subject using important and recent knowledge that presages directions for further research. Current possibilities to forestall diabetic complications are also explored.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9789535142140
- 9535142143
- 9789535122043
- 9535122045
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.