Epidemiology perspectives of type 2 diabetes in Russia

Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 387 million people worldwide have diabetes. Early diagnosis of diabetes and risk factors would have a major beneficial impact on prevention of its complication and lifespan of patient. The book presents original epidemiological data on the prevalence of diabetes in Russia, in the region of Moscow region. Study of the effectiveness of screening model was presented, allowing early diagnosis of disorders of carbohydrate metabolism.