Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Health Institution in Gombe Metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract

9th ed. "A Lange medical book." This endocrine textbooks, manages to be comprehensive but not overwhelming. Since various aspects of clinical endocrinology have changed in recent years, a new edition is certainly warranted. Featuring a new full-color presentation with hundreds of illustrations and clinical photographs, the ninth edition provides a succinct, leading edge overview of the underlying molecular biology of the endocrine system, and the clinical approach to specific diseases and disorders. Features: NEW full-color presentation, NEW design and format makes the information easier to find and use Essential for board certification preparation in medicine and endocrinology, Primarily written by clinicians and researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, recognized as one of the world's top endocrine research treatment centers, Perfect for integrated or traditional curricula. Hormones & hormone action -- Endocrine autoimmunity -- Evidence-based endocrinology & clinical epidemiology -- Hypothalamus & pituitary gland -- The posterior pituitary (Neurohypophysis) -- Growth -- The thyroid gland -- Metabolic bone disease -- Glucocorticoids & adrenal androgens -- Endocrine hypertension -- Adrenal medulla & paraganglia -- Testes -- Female reproductive endocrinology & infertility -- Disorders of sex determination & differentiation -- Puberty -- The endocrinology of pregnancy -- Pancreatic hormones & diabetes mellitus -- Hypoglycemic disorders -- Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism -- Obesity -- Humoral manifestations of malignancy -- Multiple endocrine neoplasia -- Geriatric endocrinology -- Endocrine emergencies -- AIDS endocrinopathies -- Endocrine surgery.