Given the increase in the incidence of Type 2 diabetes in an ever younger age
group, Type 2 diabetes will soon reach epidemic proportions. The need for
earlier diagnosis so as to prevent organ damage, adequate control of the
disease, and long-term management face the hospital doctor more frequently now
than ever. Professors Goldstein and M: uller-Wieland and their team of
distinguished contributors examine all aspects of Type 2 diabetes.