Insulin is a protein hormone that is used as a medication to treat
high blood glucose. This includes in diabetes mellitus type 1,
diabetes mellitus type 2, gestational diabetes, and complications
of diabetes. This book is a concise guide to the basics and
clinical pharmacology of insulin, and the practical aspects of its
use. Beginning with an overview of the development of insulins and
normal physiology and metabolism, the next section examines
different types of insulin (rapid-acting, short-acting,
intermediate-acting, long-acting, and mixed). The following
sections cover insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
and in specific population groups. The book concludes with
discussion on practical aspects of insulin therapy. Authored
primarily for postgraduate medical students, the practical text is
further enhanced by clinical images and diagrams to assist
learning. Key points Concise guide to the prescription and use of
insulin therapy for postgraduate students Explains different types
of insulin and their specific uses Covers type 1 and type 2
diabetes mellitus, and specific population groups Clinical images
and diagrams further enhance learning
General
Imprint: |
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
|
Country of origin: |
India |
Release date: |
May 2020 |
Authors: |
Sanjay Kalra
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Dimensions: |
241 x 159mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
150 |
ISBN-13: |
978-93-89-58793-7 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
93-89-58793-X |
Barcode: |
9789389587937 |
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