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INSULIN RESISTANCE
INSULIN ACTION AND ITS DISTURBANCES IN DISEASE |
| By: |
Sudhesh Kumar (Editor), Stephen O'Rahilly (Editor) |
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Other digital |
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£126.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0470011327 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780470011324 |
| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
2 June, 2005 |
| Pages: |
616 |
| Description: |
Insulin resistance is now recognized as a key contributor to the development of diabetes, itself a major disease problem in both the developed and developing worlds. This book considers the development of insulin resistance, its consequences, clinical aspects, and therapeutic strategies for treatment. |
| Synopsis: |
Diabetes is now one of the major causes of morbidity worldwide. In many cases, the onset of diabetes is progressive, developing via a condition of insulin resistance. This book considers the development of this condition, its consequences and clinical and therapeutic aspects. The book reviews the normal biology of insulin action on glucose, lipids and proteins. It considers the pathological basis for insulin resistance in animal models and humans, and discusses the influence of heredity, dietary factors and exercise. Clinical consequences including dyslipidaemia, hypertension and polycystic ovary syndrome, and therapeutic strategies for treatment are also examined. Provides an expert review of the phenomenon of insulin resistance Brings together a host of recent research for the first time Written by leading experts in biological and clinical research |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
John Wiley & Sons Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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