Understanding diabetes : a biochemical perspective / Richard F. Dods. [electronic resource] Dods, Richard F., 1938- author. Diabetes. Glucose. Diabetes Mellitus. Glucose metabolism. RC660 616.4/62 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from resource home page (ebrary, viewed on April 29, 2014). A clear explanation of the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes. Written for a broad range of readers, including students, researchers, policymakers, health care providers, and diabetes patients and caregivers, this book explains the underlying biochemistry and physiology of diabetes mellitus. Each chapter contains a glossary that defines key terms, a summary that highlights essential concepts discussed in each section of the chapter, as well as a set of simple problems to help readers gain a richer and deeper understanding of diabetes, from its history to treatment options. 2013 Text 1 online resource (xxiii, 389 pages) : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118530665 eng Understanding diabetes. Understanding diabetes.