A comprehensive reference on diabetes mellitus, covering basic biochemistry, physiology, and pathogenesis, as well as clinical diagnosis and treatment. The Sixth Edition includes five new chapters, plus new material on the genetic basis of the disease, new hypoglycemic drugs, mechanisms of hormone action, and regulation of hormone secretion.

In this fourth edition, the chapters have been generally rewritten. The book is divided into two major sections: basic physiology of metabolism and pathophysiology of diabetes and its complications, and clinical diagnosis, epidemiology and treatment of diabetes and its complications. All chapters provide an up-to-date review of the topic by an international group of recognized authorities.

A comprehensive reference on diabetes mellitus, covering basic biochemistry, physiology, and pathogenesis, as well as clinical diagnosis and treatment. The Sixth Edition includes five new chapters, plus new material on the genetic basis of the disease, new hypoglycemic drugs, mechanisms of hormone action, and regulation of hormone secretion.

Diabetes mellitus is a very common disease which affects approximately 150,000,000 worldwide. With its prevalence rising rapidly, diabetes continues to mystify and fascinate both practitioners and investigators by its elusive causes and multitude of This textbook is written for endocrinologists, specialists in other disciplines who treat diabetic patients, primary care physicians, housestaff and medical students. It covers, in a concise and clear manner, all aspects of the disease, from its pathogenesis on the molecular and cellular levels to its most modern therapy.

Thoroughly revised and updated, this Third Edition encompasses the most recent advances in molecular and cellular research and describes the newest therapeutic modalities for type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Chapters by leading experts integrate the latest basic science and clinical research on diabetes mellitus and its complications. The text is divided into ten major sections, including extensive sections on therapeutics, diabetes during pregnancy, and complications. New chapters cover stem cell therapy for type 1 diabetes; genetics and treatment of obesity; new therapies to promote insulin action; vasculopathy; islet cell protocols; triglycerides in muscle; hypoglycemia in the adult; and the Diabetes Prevention Program.

This new edition is the most comprehensive reference on both the clinical and scientific aspects of diabetes, and is truly global in perspective with the inclusion of epidemiology and the nature and care of diabetes in different parts of the world. Following a similar format to the previous editions, the primary philosophy of the book is to comprehensively cover the basic science of metabolism, linking this closely to the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of the disease. A valuable resource for the whole diabetes community, the new edition offers: * Fully revised, updated and expanded chapters * Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of diabetes * 116 extensively referenced chapters * Full colour throughout * Available in print and online The International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus, Third Edition is also available online via Wiley InterScience. With the flexibility afforded by the powerful search and navigation capabilities of Wiley InterScience, you can search the Textbook by subject, article and keyword. New and revised articles added regularly ensure that both professionals and students working within diabetes are kept abreast of rapidly developing areas such as genetics, treatment and epidemiology. This excellent work is an essential reference tool for all members of diabetes and endocrine teams, medical students, medical schools and libraries, and provides a valuable resource for pharmaceutical companies and industries which have an interest in this important field. FROM REVIEWS OF THE SECOND EDITION: "The scope is extraordinarily wide and truly international...a must for all libraries and any individuals who are seriously interested in the diabetes epidemic..." (Diabetologia) "...a cornerstone in the field of diabetes..." (The European Journal of Medicine) "...This multi-authored textbook provides a wealth of information spanning virtually all aspects of diabetes..." (Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism)

The "bible" on diabetes mellitus is now in its Fourteenth Edition—thoroughly revised and updated by more than 80 noted experts from the Joslin Diabetes Center and other leading institutions worldwide. This edition includes a new eleven-chapter section on hormone action and the regulation of metabolism. The section on definition and pathogenesis now includes chapters on genetics, diabetes in Asia and Africa, and diabetes in U.S. minority groups. Other new chapters cover retinopathy, cardiovascular disease, wound healing, and treatment of women with diabetes. All of the Fourteenth Edition's figures have been completely updated.

The International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus has been a successful, well-respected medical textbook for almost 20 years, over 3 editions. Encyclopaedic and international in scope, the textbook covers all aspects of diabetes ensuring a truly multidisciplinary and global approach. Sections covered include epidemiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, management and complications of diabetes and public health issues worldwide. It incorporates a vast amount of new data regarding the scientific understanding and clinical management of this disease, with each new edition always reflecting the substantial advances in the field. Whereas other diabetes textbooks are primarily clinical with less focus on the basic science behind diabetes, ITDM's primary philosophy has always been to comprehensively cover the basic science of metabolism, linking this closely to the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of the disease. Edited by four world-famous diabetes specialists, the book is divided into 13 sections, each section edited by a section editor of major international prominence. As well as covering all aspects of diabetes, from epidemiology and pathophysiology to the management of the condition and the complications that arise, this fourth edition also includes two new sections on NAFLD, NASH and non-traditional associations with diabetes, and clinical trial evidence in diabetes. This fourth edition of an internationally recognised textbook will once again provide all those involved in diabetes research and development, as well as diabetes specialists with the most comprehensive scientific reference book on diabetes available.