Books /Insulin Resistance: Contemporary Endocrinology

9781639271238

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

219

$ 147

Insulin resistance (IR) is a medical condition wherein the cells fail to respond normally to the hormone insulin. The function of this hormone is to let glucose enter the cells and reduce the blood sugar levels. It is released by the pancreas as a reaction to the carbohydrates consumed in the diet. In insulin resistance, insulin does not have the normal effect on the transfer of glucose and blood sugar levels. Many factors such as obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, various health conditions, certain medications, and a family history of diabetes are some of the factors which can increase the risk of developing this condition. It can be managed and controlled by lifestyle changes like exercise and dietary changes. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches to endocrinology. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to insulin resistance have been included herein. This book will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field.