Principles of Diabetes Mellitus 3rd edition (third edition)

About this book

Principles of Diabetes Mellitus 3rd edition by Leonid Poretsky provides a comprehensive examination of diabetes from fundamental physiology and molecular mechanisms through diagnosis, treatment, complications, and long term clinical management. The book connects pancreatic function, insulin action, glucose regulation, genetics, metabolism, and environmental factors with the development and progression of diabetes mellitus.

The 3rd edition covers insulin synthesis and secretion, glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, monogenic diabetes, diabetes during pregnancy, and diabetes in children and adolescents. It also examines pharmacologic therapy, insulin treatment, nutrition, exercise, glucose monitoring, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, neuropathy, retinopathy, diabetic foot complications, and other acute and chronic consequences of diabetes.

This reference is intended primarily for endocrinologists, diabetes specialists, internal medicine physicians, researchers, medical trainees, and other healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care. Its integration of basic science, pathophysiology, clinical research, prevention, diagnosis, and therapeutic management supports specialist training, clinical consultation, advanced coursework, and investigation of complex metabolic disease.

Endocrinology trainees, physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals can use this 2017 edition to understand diabetes mechanisms, compare treatment strategies, evaluate complications, and review current approaches to prevention and long term management. The complete 3rd edition is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access for clinical reference, research, advanced study, and professional education.