Introduction to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Over 34 million US adults are estimated to have diabetes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2020 National diabetes statistics report. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pdfs/data/statistics/national-diabetes-statistics-report.pdf. Accessed Nov 2020). Prevention, early detection, and a patient-tailored treatment program, combining lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy, are essential in controlling the diabetes epidemic.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationA Case-Based Guide to Clinical Endocrinology, Third Edition
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages351-352
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9783030843670
ISBN (Print)9783030843663
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • Epidemic
  • Insulin resistance
  • Obesity
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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