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Life in the Age of Insulin : A Brief History / [E-Book]

By: Contributor(s): Series: Copernicus Books, Sparking Curiosity and Explaining the WorldPublisher: Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2023Edition: 1st ed. 2023Description: XXX, 270 p. 38 illus., 25 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9783031471902
Subject(s): Online resources:
Contents:
PART ONE: BEFORE THE DAWN (1889-1921) -- PART TWO: FROM DISCOVERY TO THE DOLDRUMS (1922 to the 1960s) -- PART THREE: TWO TYPES OF DIABETES (1930s - 1980s) -- PART FOUR: THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME (1960s-1990s) -- PART FIVE: MODERN TIMES (~1990 on).
Summary: Life in the Age of Insulin offers a straightforward and jargon-free narrative account of how insulin was discovered, what it does, why people still struggle to obtain it, and what the future might hold. It tells of the creative power that emerges when many people work towards a common goal, and of collective strength founded upon the limitations of individuals. It envisages a future of competitive insulin pricing and revolutionary therapies, kindling hope for health equity. With over 70 million insulin users world-wide, this book bridges the gap for patients and families. It will appeal to health professionals, to those intrigued by science, and to anyone who likes a good story. Life in the Age of Insulin is an empathetic and enlightening saga of science, society and human resilience.
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PART ONE: BEFORE THE DAWN (1889-1921) -- PART TWO: FROM DISCOVERY TO THE DOLDRUMS (1922 to the 1960s) -- PART THREE: TWO TYPES OF DIABETES (1930s - 1980s) -- PART FOUR: THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME (1960s-1990s) -- PART FIVE: MODERN TIMES (~1990 on).

Life in the Age of Insulin offers a straightforward and jargon-free narrative account of how insulin was discovered, what it does, why people still struggle to obtain it, and what the future might hold. It tells of the creative power that emerges when many people work towards a common goal, and of collective strength founded upon the limitations of individuals. It envisages a future of competitive insulin pricing and revolutionary therapies, kindling hope for health equity. With over 70 million insulin users world-wide, this book bridges the gap for patients and families. It will appeal to health professionals, to those intrigued by science, and to anyone who likes a good story. Life in the Age of Insulin is an empathetic and enlightening saga of science, society and human resilience.

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