Diabetes and Related Disorders

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It is a chronic health condition which affects how the body turns food into energy. In the human body, the blood vessels play an essential role in transferring oxygen, nutrients, and other substances including glucose. This transfer is completed using blood as the exchange vehicle. In diabetes, the body is unable to transfer glucose into its cells and produce energy. This leads to the accumulation of excessive sugar in the blood vessels. It prevents the organs, nerves, and tissues from obtaining essential glucose levels for proper functioning. Diabetes causes damage that inhibits the proper functioning of the body. Some prolonged and uncontrolled cases of diabetes are associated with a wide range of medical complications, involving heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. Various diabetes related disorders include retinopathy, nephropathy, skin conditions, hearing impairment, diabetic foot, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and cardiovascular diseases. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to diabetes and related disorders. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and postgraduate students.