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Complications of Diabetes Mellitus: A Global Perspective
Complications of Diabetes Mellitus: A Global Perspective
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The book "Diabetes: A Complete Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Living with the Disease" is a comprehensive resource that covers the latest diagnostic tests and treatments for diabetes, as well as its complications, including heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and life-threatening infections. It also highlights the link between diabetes and cancer, discussing the 6 types of cancer that can result from the disease and the various complications that can occur. Additionally, the book explores the impact of diabetes on the mental health of patients, including depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, eating disorders, delirium, and dementia.
Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Diabetes is a complex and multifaceted disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels, which can lead to a range of serious health complications. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the latest diagnostic tests and treatments for diabetes, as well as its complications.
One of the most deadly complications of diabetes is heart failure. This occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling. Heart failure can be prevented and treated with lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, and medication.
Another significant complication of diabetes is stroke. This occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, resulting in symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and speech difficulties. Stroke can be prevented by controlling blood sugar levels, managing blood pressure, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Kidney failure is also a common complication of diabetes. This occurs when the kidneys are unable to filter out waste and excess fluid from the blood, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, and urine production. Kidney failure can be treated with dialysis or a kidney transplant.
In addition to these physical complications, diabetes can also lead to life-threatening infections. These infections can occur due to weakened immune systems, which are common in people with diabetes. Examples of infections that may occur include pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.
Another lesser-known complication of diabetes is cancer. This occurs when cells in the body grow out of control, leading to the formation of tumors. There are six types of cancer that may result from diabetes, including breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and rectal cancer.
Diabetes can also have a significant impact on the mental health of patients. This can include depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, eating disorders, delirium, and dementia. Depression is particularly common in people with diabetes, and it can be exacerbated by the physical and emotional challenges of managing the disease.
To prevent and manage diabetes-related complications, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This includes regular exercise, a healthy diet, and medication. It is also important to monitor blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, and to seek medical attention if any symptoms of complications arise.
In conclusion, diabetes is a complex and multifaceted disease that requires careful management and attention. By understanding the latest diagnostic tests and treatments, as well as the complications that can arise, patients can take steps to prevent and manage their disease and improve their quality of life.
Key Features:
- Details the latest diagnostic tests and treatments of diabetes and its complications, useful for ready reference by students, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
- Explains how heart failure and stroke are deadly complications of diabetes along with kidney failure and life-threatening infections.
- Establishes how cancer is linked to diabetes – a fact many people are not aware of – the book details the 6 types of cancer that may result from the disease, along with an individualized focus on the different “areas” of complications that occur from diabetes.
- Discusses the effect of diabetes upon the minds of patients, in relation to depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, eating disorders, delirium, and dementia.
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032128948
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