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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by relative or absolute deficiency of insulin, resulting in glucose intolerance. It occurs in 4-5 million persons in the United States (approximately 2% of the population). The classic symptoms of diabetes mellitus result from abnormal glucose metabolism. The lack of insulin activity results in failure of transfer of glucose from the plasma into the cells. This situation so called “starvation in the midst of plenty”. The body responds as if it were in the fasting state, with stimulation of glucogenolysis, gluconeogenesis and lipolysis produc ... Author: Wong Hon Long CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
1880s - Characterization of monosaccharides by Emil Fischer. 1952 - Fresh, not aged, Aloe gel heals radiation burns on rabbits (Clarence C. Lushbaugh, Cancer 1953 vol. 6) 1970 - 500 glycobiology papers published. 1976 - Research paper identifies the 8 sugars found in biological glycoproteins and glycolipids. 1980 - 1500 glycobiology papers published. 1990 - 4000 glycobiology papers published. 1990 - Journal of Glycobiology started by Oxford University. 1990 - "Capitalizing on Carbohydrates" by John Hodgson in BioTechnology, Vol 8 Feb. 1990 discussin ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
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