The pancreas

Introduction to the pancreas Glucose turnover Actions of insulin and glucagon Protein metabolism and the anabolic actions of insulin Definition and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus Etiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus Prevention of type 1 diabetes mellitus Structure, synthesis and metabolism of insulin and glucagon Control of insulin and glucagon secretion Type 2 diabetes mellitus Causes of diabetes mellitus Genetic disorders of b-cell function Counter-regulatory hormones and diabetes mellitus Complications of diabetes mellitus Treatment of diabetes mellitus - rationale and practical considerations Hypoglycemia Physiological responses to hypoglycemia and its treatment Effects on mood and behaviour of pancreatic malfunction