Endocrinology Adult and Pediatric: Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity E-Book

by Gordon C Weir MD, PhD Jameson MD, Leslie J. De Groot MD

Overview

Meet the growing challenges of diabetes and obesity management with Endocrinology: Adult and Pediatric: Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity - a new diabetes and obesity eBook from the same expert endocrinologists responsible for the highly acclaimed two-volume Endocrinology clinical reference. With all of the latest advances loaded on your favorite eReader, you'll be able to put today's best practices to work for your patients. - Stay abreast of the newest knowledge and advances in diabetes mellitus and obesity, including today's increased focus on controlling autoimmunity and preserving or replenishing beta-cell mass in the management of type 1 diabetes; complications of diabetes and their pathogenesis, morbidity, and treatment; new findings and treatments for obesity; and much more. - Count on all the authority that has made Endocrinology, 6th Edition, edited by Drs. Jameson and DeGroot, the go-to clinical reference for endocrinologists worldwide. - Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Compatible with Kindle®, nook®, and other popular devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323221542
Publisher:	Saunders, W. B. Company
Publication date:	07/15/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	496
File size:	12 MB
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Table of Contents

- Appetite Regulation and Thermogenesis - Obesity: The Problem and Its Management - Genetic Syndromes Associated with Obesity - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Other Eating Disorders - Development of the Endocrine Pancreas - Biosynthesis, Processing, and Secretion of the Islet Hormones: Insulin, Islet Amyloid Polypeptide (Amylin), Glucagon, Somatostatin, and Pancreatic Polypeptide - Insulin Secretion - The Mechanisms of Insulin Action - Glucagon and Glucagon-like Peptides - Regulation of Intermediatory Metabolism During Fasting and Feeding - Role of the Adipocyte in Metabolism and Endocrine Function - Lipodystrophy Syndromes - Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus - Type 1 (Insulin-dependent) Diabetes Mellitus: Etiology, Pathogenesis, Prediction, and Prevention - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Natural History - Lipoprotein Metabolism and the Treatment of Lipid Disorders - Hyperglycemia Secondary to Nondiabetic Conditions and Therapies - The Metabolic Syndrome - Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults - Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Coma - Hypoglycemia and Hypoglycemic Syndromes - Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Children - Pancreatic and Islet Transplantation - Diabetes Control, Long-Term Complications, and Large Vessel Disease - Diabetic Eye Disease - Diabetes Mellitus: Neuropathy - Diabetic Nephropathy - Diabetic Foot and Vascular Complications - Diabetes Mellitus and Pregnancy