Joslin's Diabetes Mellitus 14e

This book (known as the "bible" on diabetes mellitus) is now in its Fourteenth Edition and has been thoroughly revised and updated by over 80 noted experts from the Joslin Diabetes Center and other leading institutions worldwide. In this edition there is a new seven chapter section on hormone action and the regulation of metabolism. Also the section of the book on definition and pathogenesis now includes chapters on genetics, diabetes in Asia and Africa, and diabetes in U.S. minority groups whilst other new chapters cover retinopathy, cardiovascular disease, wound healing and also the treatment of women with diabetes . All figures in this edition have been completely updated. FEATURES: Written by experts in the field. Completely updated to reflect the latest advances in the field Covers all complications of diabetes, such as vascular disease, cardiac, and neurological problems. New section on hormone action and regulation of metabolism New chapters on genetics of diabetes, diabetes in minorities, retinopathy, wound healing, treatment of diabetes in women