Books

Gestational Diabetes: Nutrition, Complications and Treatment

Author : Solomon Fleming

Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is one of the types of diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy for the first time. It affects the cell’s capability to use sugar, resulting in high blood sugar levels, which can affect

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Handbook of Eating Disorders and Obesity

Author : Carlyle Bennet

Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

An eating disorder refers to a type of mental disorder, which occurs due to abnormal eating behaviors affecting mental or physical health negatively. There are various types of eating disorders such as

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Hypothalamus: Anatomy, Dysfunction and Disease Management

Author : Allan Drake

Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

The hypothalamus is a part of the brain, which is structurally small but functionally significant. The brainstem and its reticular formation are extremely interconnected with the hypothalamus. It is a

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Immunology of Diabetes

Author : Quentin Furman

Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases caused by chronic high glucose levels in the blood. In this disease, beta cells (β cells) of the pancreas lose their ability to produce adequate insulin, or there

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Medical Management of Type 1 Diabetes

Author : Eric Gregory

Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic health condition characterized by the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas. In this condition, the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone that enables sugar

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Medical Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Author : Vanessa Artiga

Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

A disease that occurs due to high blood sugar levels is called diabetes. There are three major types of diabetes, namely, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Of these, the most

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Nutrition Essentials for Type 2 Diabetes

Author : Vanessa Artiga

Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

Type-2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes characterized by an increased blood sugar level in the body. The management of type-2 diabetes involves a diet rich in nutrient-dense foods. Fiber, proteins,

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Sirtuin Biology in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease

Author : Shay Welch

Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

Sirtuins refer to a class of signaling proteins involved in metabolic regulation. They are members of the class III family of NAD-dependent histone deacetylases (HDAC). They are involved in a variety of

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Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetes

Author : Kobe Harding

Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

Stem cell therapy represents the use of stem cells for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. The researches in the field of stem cells can aid in an increased understanding of disease mechanisms.

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Thyroid Cancer: A Case-Based Approach

Author : Lavette Carter

Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located in the front of the neck. Thyroid cancer is a condition in which the cells grow abnormally and can spread to other parts of the body. Swelling or

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