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| Advisor(s) | No advisor | |
| Author(s) | tattersall, Robert | |
| Issued Date | 2009 | |
| Abstract | Diabetes: The Biography is a comprehensive historical study that traces the development of diabetes from ancient times to the modern era. It examines the evolution of medical understanding of diabetes, from the earliest descriptions of symptoms in ancient records, through the development of medical theory in the 18th and 19th centuries, to the discovery of insulin in the early 20th century, a milestone in diabetes treatment. It also outlines advances in modern therapy, including the use of oral antidiabetic drugs, glucose monitoring technology, and evolving approaches to chronic disease management. Furthermore, it highlights diabetes as both a medical and social phenomenon, addressing changing public perceptions of diabetes, developments in the healthcare industry, and the increasing prevalence of diabetes as a result of global lifestyle changes. The authors also emphasize the interplay between advances in medical science, health policy, and patient experiences with the disease. | en |
| Item Type | E-BOOK | |
| Keywords | The subject matter or keywords of Robert Tattersall's book, Diabetes: The Biography (2009), encompasses various aspects related to the history, medical development, and social impact of diabetes. This book generally discusses diabetes mellitus as a chronic disease that has evolved throughout the history of medicine, from early records in ancient civilizations to modern scientific understanding. Key topics covered in this book include the history of diabetes, the development of medical science, the discovery of insulin, and the evolution of diabetes therapy from traditional methods to the use of insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs. Furthermore, this book highlights the epidemiology of diabetes as a global disease that is increasingly being addressed due to lifestyle changes, urbanization, and metabolic risk factors. Furthermore, other important keywords include chronic disease management, blood glucose monitoring technology, developments in endocrinology, and innovations in modern diabetes treatment. This book also addresses social issues such as changing public perceptions of diabetes, the stigma of chronic disease, and patients' experiences living with diabetes. Thus, the main topic of this book is not limited to medical aspects but also encompasses the historical, social, and cultural dimensions that shape the understanding of diabetes, making it one of the world's greatest public health challenges. In addition to the medical aspects, this book also examines diabetes as a social and global phenomenon, including its increasing prevalence due to changes in lifestyle, diet, urbanization, and metabolic risk factors. Other key keywords include diabetes epidemiology, chronic disease management, developments in endocrinology, and innovations in modern medicine. The book also highlights social aspects such as stigma toward diabetes sufferers, changes in public perception over time, and patients' experiences of living with a chronic disease. Thus, the book encompasses a blend of medical history, scientific developments, therapeutic innovations, and social dimensions that shape a comprehensive understanding of diabetes today. | en |
| Collection | Uncategorized | |
| Publisher | oxford univercity | |
| Submitted Date | 21-04-2026 | |
| Updated Date | 21-04-2026 | |
| URI | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dIyLtAayvPZ5a34MsjPsh5rOWL7w0_wR/view?usp=drive_link | |
| File | Available |