Springer Mechanisms of Insulin Action - Medical Intelligence Unit

Understand the complexities of metabolic health with Mechanisms of Insulin Action from the Springer Medical Intelligence Unit. This specialized text addresses the growing global health challenges posed by diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance. With over 18 million people in the United States living with diabetes, and a significant portion of the population facing insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome, comprehensive medical knowledge is more important than ever. This resource explores the pathophysiology of insulin resistance, specifically how reduced responsiveness affects vital tissues like the liver, muscle, and fat. It covers the various clinical presentations of these disorders, including impaired glucose tolerance and the different names used to describe metabolic abnormalities, such as syndrome X or the dysmetabolic syndrome. For medical professionals and researchers, this book provides a deep look into the central components of these metabolic conditions to better understand how insulin functions and fails within the human body.