Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Diseases | The Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Approach to the Patient

Diabetes mellitus represents one of the most important public health challenges worldwide, owing to its continuously rising prevalence, its impact on population morbidity and mortality, and the substantial costs it generates for healthcare systems.
Characterized by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or a combination of both mechanisms, diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder with multiple systemic implications.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Chapter I. Diabetes Mellitus – Definition, Classification, and Epidemiology
3. Chapter II. Pathophysiology of the Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Syndrome
4. Chapter III. Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
5. Chapter IV. Chronic Kidney Disease in Diabetes Mellitus
6. Chapter V. Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Management of the Diabetic Patient
7. Chapter VI. Modern Therapies with Cardio-Renal Benefits
8. Chapter VII. Monitoring and Follow-up of the Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Patient