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 DM Prevention of type 1 DM Structure, synthesis and metabolism of insulin and glucagon Control of insulin and glucagon secretion Type 2 DM Causes of DM Genetic disorders of b-cell function Counter-regulatory hormones and DM Complications of DM Treatment of DM - rationale and practical considerations Hypoglycemia Physiological responses to hypoglycemia and its treatment