Diabetes Associated with Single Gene Defects and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Frontiers in Diabetes, Vol. 25) (PDF)

This extensive volume, composed by distinguished experts, furnishes an all-encompassing coverage of the principal genetic conditions linked to diabetes. The book is divided into five sections that outline genetic defects associated with the pancreatic beta cell, ciliopathies, obesity and glucose metabolism, chromosomal defects, and other genetic conditions that can cause diabetes. Other well-explored topics include the variety of subtypes of monogenic diabetes, such as the neonatal form and the Wolfram syndrome, as well as chromosomal defects that result in complex conditions appended to diabetes, such as Trisomy 21 or Prader-Willi syndrome. Furthermore, there are exclusive chapters dedicated to the poorly recognized associations between metabolism and neurodegenerative disorders like Friedreich’s ataxia and muscular dystrophy. This book is a significant reference for every pediatric and adult endocrinologist, and diabetologist, whether novice, intermediate or advanced, interested in the multifaceted and intricate aspects of glucose metabolism disorders resulting from genetic diseases.