The popular narrative of "e;globesity"e; posits that the adoption of Western diets is intensifying obesity and diabetes in the Global South and that disordered metabolisms are the embodied consequence of globalization and excess.
This comprehensive diabetes management guide dispels common diabetes myths and shares critical info on prevention, nutrition, medication, insulin and more.
Updated edition of one of the most highly respected resources on juvenile diabetes, from the Diabetes Team at the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children.
Updated edition of one of the most highly respected resources on juvenile diabetes, from the Diabetes Team at the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children.
Bone Cancer, Second Edition comprehensively investigates key discoveries in the field of bone biology over the last five years that have led to the development of entirely new areas for investigation, such as therapies which combine surgery and biological approaches.
Discover the Secret to Successfully Manage Your Blood SugarIf high blood sugar is something you struggle with, chances are youve been overwhelmed by the wealth of well-meaning information youve heard from doctors, nutritionists, and other sources.
Practical, comprehensive, clinical text on anesthetic and critical care issues of all endocrine disorders, giving clear diagnostic and treatment guidelines.
This 2006 handbook of neonatal endocrinology provides a wealth of practical information on the diagnosis and management of suspected endocrine pathology.
The Osteoporosis Primer provides an excellent introduction that relates the clinical presentation of osteoporosis to its molecular biochemical basis, and reviews therapeutic options.
How to prepare and enjoy delightful desserts when you have diabetes People with diabetes often believe that they cannot enjoy rich, delicious-tasting cooking--such as desserts.
Self-manage digestive disorders through dietary choices Suffering from a gastrointestinal disorder-whether it's irritable bowel syndrome, gas, constipation, heartburn, or another condition-can be embarrassing and debilitating.
Delicious, healthy holiday dishes that everyone can enjoy The Diabetes Holiday Cookbook takes the worry out of holiday menu planning and food preparation for people with diabetes and those who love them.
Although normally thought of as a sex hormone, recent research has highlighted the numerous and significant effects that oestrogen has on the CNS, extending far beyond its important reproductive role.
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of four, John Keeler's life subsequently has been marked by a determination to make it as rich and complete as possible.
Diabetes mellitus is a common disorder where the body is no longer able to regulate blood glucose levels correctly owing to defects in insulin secretion or action.
Recent studies have shown that the heart possesses an intrinsic renin angiotensin system that is controlled by tissue-specific parameters that are activated by biomechanical stress.
Highly Commended in the 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition (Endocrinology) Judges summary: Beautifully and clearly written to appeal to all levels of healthcare professional knowledge.
This book is written to give healthcare professionals a comprehensive, understandable and practical text on which to base their care to patients with diabetes whilst in hospital.
Insulin resistance, defined as a reduced biological action of insulin, has emerged as a major factor in the development and progression of a number of common non-communicable diseases in man.
