Diabetes

This text explores methods for identifying children and adolescents genetically at risk of insulin-dependent diabetes-mellitus (IDDM) and reviews advances in defining immune markers for accurate prediction of IDDM. It also offers guidelines on patient education.

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This volume presents information on aspects of insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, including epidemiology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, pathology, immunology, nutrition, genetics and clinical management. The text explores methods for identifying children and adolescents genetically at risk of insulin-dependent diabetes-mellitus (IDDM) and reviews advances in defining immune markers for accurate prediction of IDDM. Attention is paid to the problems of diabetic pregnant women and the impact of maternal diabetes on the neonate. Studies presented demonstrate that intensive treatment of IDDM can delay and slow the progression of long-term complications. Experts discuss the role of exercise in the management of diabetes mellitus and assess the benefits of pancreas and islet cell transplantation. It also offers guidelines on patient education.