Diabetes: Molecular, Cellular and Clinical Immunology

Diabetes refers to a type of metabolic disorder characterized by a persistently high blood sugar level. It occurs as a result of inflammation in an intricate immunological process. Insulin resistance is caused by inhibition of insulin signaling which triggers a sequence of immune responses that aggravate the inflammatory state and leads to hyperglycemia. The common symptoms of diabetes are increased appetite, frequent urination and increased thirst. It is classified into three types, namely...