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Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) comprises a group of common metabolic disorders sharing the phenotype of hyperglycemia. Several subtypes are described and today much is known about the causes. In complex interaction, genetics, environmental, social, and lifestyle factors contribute to a phenomenon that more and more often is being called a diabetic epidemic. Depending on the etiology of DM, factors involved may include reduced insulin secretion, decreased glucose usage of the body, and increased glucose production. DM causes a plethora of pathophysiological changes in multiple organ systems that impose a tremendous burden on individuals and health systems. In the US, DM is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease, lower extremity amputations, and adult blindness.

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    Note that paced respiration has rather historical reasons related to early studies and to make newer data comparable with them. For a more extended discussion see Chap. 4.

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Ernst, G. (2014). Diabetes. In: Heart Rate Variability. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4309-3_15

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