Download or read book Pathophysiology and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus written by Oluwafemi Oguntibeju and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2012-11-14 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diabetes mellitus is a complex, progressive disease, which is accompanied by multiple complications. It is a metabolic disorder of the endocrine system and listed among the most common disorders in both developed and developing countries. It has a global metabolic epidemic and it is estimated that the number of people affected by the disease will rise from the current 150 to 230 million by 2025. Hyperglycaemia is a characteristic feature of diabetes mellitus and chronic hyperglycaemia could lead to long-term complications in the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels. Interestingly, this book examines the pathophysiology and selected complications in diabetes mellitus.