Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes From Science to Therapy
There is a world-wide epidemic on obesity. This epidemic is driving the immense proportions of Type 2 diabetes across the globe. While there are numerous therapies for treating Type 2 diabetes, the most effective therapy is prevention. Prevention of Type
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Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes From Science to Therapy
Editor Derek LeRoith, MD, PhD Department of Medicine Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, NY, USA
ISBN 978-1-4614-3313-2 ISBN 978-1-4614-3314-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-3314-9 Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London Library of Congress Control Number: 2012936664 © Springer Science+Business Media New York 2012 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. Exempted from this legal reservation are brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis or material supplied specifically for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the Copyright Law of the Publisher’s location, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Permissions for use may be obtained through RightsLink at the Copyright Clearance Center. Violations are liable to prosecution under the respective Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
Epidemiological data demonstrate very convincingly that there is a world-wide epidemic of obesity. This epidemic has driven a similar increase in cases of metabolic syndrome and eventually Type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, a very worrisome increase in obesity and Type 2 diabetes is occurring in the adolescence. The health risks associated with these epidemics are well known and indeed affect most organs and tissues of the human body. A critical point of discussion has been how to deal with the obesity epidemic and therefore prevent the increase in Type 2 diabetes with all its ramifications. This book has been complied to discuss the various aspects of both the understanding of the pathophysiology and ways to implement prevention. It deals with the epidemic in adults as well as children, it discusses local, nation
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