The relationship between COVID-19 and diabetes mellitus is complicated and bidirectional.
On the one hand, diabetes mellitus is considered one of the most important risk factors for a …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an infection caused by Candida species that affects
millions of women every year. Although Candida albicans is the main cause of VVC, the …

This chapter serves as an update and replaces the 2018 ISPAD consensus guideline on
definition, epidemiology, and classification of diabetes in children and adolescents. 1 It …

• Diagnostic criteria for all types of diabetes in children and adolescents are based on
laboratory measurement of plasma blood glucose levels (BGL) and the presence or …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) consists of several medical conditions that collectively predict
the risk for cardiovascular disease better than the sum of individual conditions. The risk of …

Adipose tissue plays a central role in regulating whole-body energy and glucose
homeostasis through its subtle functions at both organ and systemic levels. On one hand …

Uncontrolled diabetes results in several metabolic alterations including hyperglycemia.
Indeed, several preclinical and clinical studies have suggested that this condition may …

“The first step in wisdom is to know the things themselves; this notion consists in having a
true idea of the objects; objects are distinguished and known by classifying them …

The prevalence of obesity, of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and of cancer are all
increasing globally. The relationships between these diseases are complex, and thus …

Purpose Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide.
Epidemiologic data suggest that T2DM is associated with an increased incidence and …