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Cyber-Physical System for Management and Self-Management of Cardiometabolic Health *by Zsolt Peter Ori*

Preface

The emergence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) as a global pandemic is one of the major challenges to health care in the 21st century. This book is about diabetes type 2 and it covers the newest scientific concepts in the pathogenesis of the disease as well as approaches in the diagnosis and control of diabetes and possible complications.

An important and extensively discussed topic is the progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes and possible lifestyle and pharmacological intervention. The role of oxidative stress, DNA damage, and DNA repair in the diabetes' progression is elucidated and the molecular impact of nutritional interventions in patients with

The main focus of this book is glucose monitoring using cutting-edge technologies and the treatment of diabetes, especially in association with obesity. A novel cyber-physical system for management and self-management of cardiometabolic health is presented. Overall, technologies in mobile, computer, email, and internet approaches have shown evidence in enhancing chronic disease management, via supporting clinician decision-making and facilitating patient self-management

Updates on glucose lowering therapy are presented, and the new emerging class of SGLT2 inhibitors is discussed in detail. Part of the book is dedicated to the effect of diabetes on mental functions and treatment strategies to prevent cognitive decline. This book aims to contribute to the professional development of physicians, internists, endocrinologists, medical students, and research scientists in diabetes.

> **Mira Siderova, MD, PhD** Associate Professor,

> > Varna, Bulgaria

Medical University of Varna, University Hospital St. Marina,

T2D is also addressed.

among diabetic patients.
