Includes bibliographical references (p. 392-399) and index.
Introduction: a history of diabetes -- Entries A to Z -- Appendix I: Important organizations -- Appendix II: Diabetes periodicals -- Appendix III: Diabetes research and training center (DRTCs) -- Appendix IV: Diabetes endocrinology research center (DERCs) -- Appendix V: Diabetes control programs in U.S. states and territories -- Appendix VI: World Health Organization worldwide collaborating centers for diabetes -- Appendix VII: Web sites that include diabetes information -- Appendix VIII: Worldwide percentage of incident patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) due to diabetes, 2003-2007 -- Appendix IX: Important but often overlooked key issues in diabetes -- Appendix X: Body mass index charts and curves for children and young adults under age 20 -- Appendix XI: Joslin Diabetes Center Clinics and affiliates.
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The Encyclopedia of Diabetes, Second Edition is a complete guide to the different types of this disease, signs and symptoms, and management and treatment. The 246 entries explain the causes of diabetes, how the disease affects the body, and how it impacts daily life. Appendixes include directories of organizations, periodicals, research centers, and Web sites. --from publisher description