Alternative therapeutic strategies in diabetes management
Alessia Annicchiarico,
Barbara Barile,
Cinzia Buccoliero
et al.
Abstract:Diabetes is a heterogeneous metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from the destruction or malfunction of pancreatic β cells, insulin resistance in peripheral tissues, or both, and results in a non-sufficient production of insulin. To adjust blood glucose levels, diabetic patients need exogenous insulin administration together with medical nutrition therapy and physical activity. With the aim of improving insulin availability in diabetic patients as well as ameliorating diab… Show more
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