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Diabetes - From the Ebers Papyrus to Stem Cell Technology (Paperback, New)
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Diabetes: From the Ebers Papyrus to Stem Cell Technology is a
complete history of the disease from the first recognition of
symptoms in ancient Egypt in 1536 BC to modern times when
technology and surgical options became available to treat and
manage the condition. This book explores major themes such as the
discovery of insulin in 1921; the ultimate recognition that high
blood glucose levels lead to secondary chronic and devastating
complications such as blindness and serious nerve damage, heart
disease, stroke and kidney failure - and many lesser known
complications of the condition - including how these may be
stabilised and in many cases improved. This work investigates the
growth of diabetes-based knowledge, leading to the use of modern
treatment options and medical breakthroughs in the search for a
cure. The use of cutting-edge technology to treat and manage Type 1
diabetes is examined, both objectively and subjectively, from the
author's own experience of using these therapies and devices.
Transplant options are also investigated, as is the ever-increasing
epidemic of Type 2 diabetes around the world. Reversal of this
condition, which may go undiagnosed for up to 12 years before it is
recognised, is potentially possible in as many as ninety per cent
of cases with regular exercise and by adopting a diet that is not
rich is refined carbohydrates. This book results from research over
the past four years exploring available literature concerning
diabetes in ancient times, through the middle ages, scientific
period, the discovery of insulin, and developments and advances in
understanding as they occurred. This title will be of interest to
anyone with diabetes; carers, family and friends of those
individuals; and also medical historians. Because one million
people per year are currently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the
USA alone and the condition is recognised by the World Health
Organisation as a dangerously growing epidemic currently affecting
350 million people around the world, it has a definite
international significance. Whilst there are a number of titles
available that explore aspects of diabetes such as the discovery of
insulin, or the pathophysiology and treatment of the condition, a
complete history of diabetes from the first recognition of symptoms
similar to those of Type 1 diabetes in ancient Egyptian times to
present day technological developments has been overlooked. By
contrast Diabetes: From the Ebers Papyrus to Stem Cell Technology
explores and analyses all reported aspects of diabetes from 1536 BC
to present day.
General
Imprint: |
Teneo Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2013 |
First published: |
July 2013 |
Authors: |
Val Wilson
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
258 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-934844-82-3 |
Categories: |
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Health, Home & Family >
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LSN: |
1-934844-82-9 |
Barcode: |
9781934844823 |
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