Abstract. The initiative for the work that led to the discovery of insulin in Toronto in 1921 came from Frederik G. Banting. He worked under the direction of John J. R. Macleod in the Institute of ...

Abstract. Laboratory analysis are useful to diagnose the proper form of diabetes mellitus, for follow-up of the metabolic control, and to identify secondary ...

Abstract. What is considered a balanced diet for the general population is in principle also true for people with diabetes. The scarce scientific evidence does ...

Abstract. The artificial pancreas (also referred to as a Closed-loop system) represents the latest development in diabetes therapy. Closed-loop systems autonomously direct subcutaneous ...

Abstract. In the past few years medical treatment of type-2-diabetes experienced fundamental changes. New medications were approved which have no intrinsic risk of ...

Abstract. Many individuals with diabetes participate in road traffic in a regular and safe manner. Studies suggest that type 1 diabetes leads to more traffic ...

Abstract. Diabetic kidney disease is a common complication of diabetes associated with an increased cardiovascular mortality and is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease. A ...

Abstract. Although a common and relevant complication of diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot syndrome still remains underdiagnosed. As major risk factors, diabetic peripheral neuropathy and peripheral ...