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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/44037| Title: | Worldwide and local epidemiology of diabetes mellitus |
| Authors: | Bailey, M. Zarb, M. Savona-Ventura, Charles |
| Keywords: | Diabetes Non-insulin-dependent diabetes Diabetes -- Epidemiology -- Malta Glucose tolerance tests Glycosuria |
| Issue Date: | 1979 |
| Publisher: | Malta Medical Students Association |
| Citation: | Bailey, M., Zarb, M., & Savona-Ventura, C. (1979). Worldwide and local epidemiology of diabetes mellitus. Chest-piece, 5(1), 7-15. |
| Abstract: | Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of metabolism characterised by hyperglycemia due to deficiency or diminished effectiveness of insulin. The disease is a chronic one affecting carbohydrate, protein, fat, water and electrolyte metabolism. In its fully developed form it is characterized by fasting hyperglycemia, atherosclerosis, microangiopathy and neuropathy. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/44037 |
| Appears in Collections: | Chest-piece, volume 5, issue 1 Chest-piece, volume 5, issue 1 |
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