Sanjay Kalra

Insulin is a protein hormone that is used as a medication to treat high blood glucose. This includes in diabetes mellitus type 1, diabetes mellitus type 2, gestational diabetes, and complications of diabetes. This book is a concise guide to the basics and clinical pharmacology of insulin, and the practical aspects of its use. Beginning with an overview of the development of insulins and normal physiology and metabolism, the next section examines different types of insulin (rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, and mixed). The following sections cover insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and in specific population groups. The book concludes with discussion on practical aspects of insulin therapy. Authored primarily for postgraduate medical students, the practical text is further enhanced by clinical images and diagrams to assist learning. Key points Concise guide to the prescription and use of insulin therapy for postgraduate studentsExplains different types of insulin and their specific usesCovers type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, and specific population groupsClinical images and diagrams further enhance learning

Provides a view of the complicated interaction of glucose metabolism with various endocrine hormones. This book covers various endocrinopathies which may cause secondary diabetes or are associated with metabolic syndrome and complications/comorbidities of diabetes that may delay the diagnosis of endocrine dysfunction. It also looks at different endocrinotropic drugs that may be used to manage diabetes or may be involved in worsening of diabetes. Written by experts in the field with wide clinical and research experience. Presented in an easy to read format. A valuable resource for endocrinologists, diabetologists, clinicians and postgraduate students.

This book is a guide to the diagnosis and management of diabetes in children. Beginning with an overview of the disease and the effect of Type 1 diabetes on the growth and development of children, the next chapter explains clinical examination and laboratory investigations. The following sections provide in depth discussion on pharmacological and non-pharmacological managements techniques, and acute and chronic complications. The book concludes with the treatment of diabetes in special cases such as in neonates and infants, and a final section cover miscellaneous topics including genetics of Type 1 diabetes, and educational material for patients and their parents. This comprehensive text has been written in association with the Changing Diabetes® in Children (CDiC) program, providing care and life-saving medication for children with Type 1 diabetes in low and middle-income countries. Key points Comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of diabetes in childrenCovers both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methodsIncludes discussion on special cases such as diabetes in neonates and infantsWritten in association with the CDiC program

Incretins are a group of gastrointestinal hormones that cause an increase in the amount of insulin released from cells in the pancreas after eating. Incretin based drugs are used to control blood sugar levels in the management of diabetes. This book is a concise guide to incretin based therapy. Beginning with an introduction to the history and physiology of incretins, the following sections examine the clinical pharmacology of GLP-1 Analogues and DPP-4 Inhibitors, the pleiotrophic effects of incretins and comparative pharmacology. Each section integrates science with practical therapeutic guidance for clinicians involved in the management of diabetes. The final chapter discusses the future of incretin therapies, including non-diabetic usage and combination therapy. Key Features Concise overview of incretin based therapy for the management of diabetes Guides clinicians step by step through the history and pharmacology of various moleculesIntegrates science with practical therapeutic guidanceIncludes chapter on the future of incretin therapy