Diabetes mellitus: medical aspects and rehabilitation implications

Issue title: Workers with Diabetes Mellitus

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Rumrill Jr., Phillip D.^; | Holman, Candace A. | Harris, Edwina J. | Mullins Jr., James A.

Affiliations: Kent State University, 405-P White Hall, PO Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA | University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA

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Abstract: This article examines the etiologies, incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus – a chronic, systemic disease of the endocrine system. It presents current information for rehabilitation professionals concerning diagnosis, treatment, and physiological effects of this, most common of all endocrine disorders.

Keywords: Diabetes, Medical aspects, Incidence, Prevalence

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1997-9202

Journal: Work, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 97-109, 1997