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Diabetes mellitus is one of the major causes of morbidity and
mortality in the modern world. Persistent hyperglycaemia is
responsible for several complications of diabetes, such as diabetic
retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic
cardiomyopathy, diabetic autonomic neuropathy, diabetic
ketoacidosis, diabetic foot ulcer, gestational diabetes, and
diabetic mastopathy. With the advancement of technology, several
new drugs have been developed for treatment of diabetes and
diabetic complications. Moreover, alternative and complementary
medicines have also been employed to manage diabetes and its
associated complications. Despite the availability of a plethora of
therapeutic agents, the management of diabetes and diabetic
complications is an uphill battle associated with several
limitations. Various leading research groups across the world are
investing billions of dollars to develop impeccable solutions for
the treatment of diabetes and diabetic complications. This book
focuses on the understanding of recent advancements in the
pathogenesis of diabetes and diabetic complications, the molecular
basis of the disease and recent advancements in diabetic treatment.
The chapters are specifically dedicated to different complications
associated with diabetes. Moreover, recent advances in treatments
and medications in clinical trials for these complications are
explained. Some chapters are dedicated to the use of herbal
medicines, alternative and complementary therapy and personalized
medicines. Furthermore, the role of epigenetics in diabetic
complications is described, as well as the role of antidiabetic
drugs and their interactions. Due to its widespread prevalence,
diabetes is presently considered a pandemic. This book provides
contemporary information to researchers and health care
practitioners about diabetes and diabetic complications, which may
pave the way for designing new strategies to manage diabetes and
diabetic complications. Moreover, the insights on alternative and
complementary medicines will help in providing a background for
inclusion of these medicines as an important therapeutic option for
treatment of diabetes.
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