Mille Kjaergaard Thorsen
Living with Diabetes and Uncertainty in Cairo: Sweetness Under Pressure
Living with Diabetes and Uncertainty in Cairo: Sweetness Under Pressure
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Living with Diabetes and Uncertainty in Cairo explores the interactions between two different understandings of type-2 diabetes: one related to stress and another related to obesity, set in Egypt and drawing links to global movements. It provides insight into the lives of those diagnosed with type-2 diabetes and reflects on the question of what is overlooked in prevention strategies and treatments.
Format: Hardback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Living with Diabetes and Uncertainty in Cairo is an ethnographic exploration that delves into the intricate interplay between two distinct perspectives on type-2 diabetes: one associated with the concept of ḍaghṭ, which translates as "pressure" or "stress," and another primarily linked to obesity. Set in the vibrant city of Cairo, this book weaves a narrative that encompasses not only the experiences of individuals living with diabetes in Egypt but also draws connections to a diabetes clinic in Denmark, a multinational medical company, and international diabetes research and guidelines. It sheds light on the pervasive uncertainty that permeates both the lives of those affected by diabetes in Cairo and the realm of medical research.
Through its chapters, the book offers invaluable insights into the daily lives of individuals diagnosed with type-2 diabetes in Cairo. It explores the profound ways in which their lives are intertwined with global movements, highlighting the interconnectedness of individuals across borders. The book raises important questions about what is often overlooked and why in the prevention strategies and treatments of type-2 diabetes in Egypt. It appeals to scholars of anthropology, global and public health, as well as those with an interest in the Middle East and North Africa, as it provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding diabetes in this region.
Weight: 500g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032328669
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