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Erschienen in: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries 1/2013

01.03.2013 | Editorial

Diabetes, religion and spirituality

verfasst von: G. R. Sridhar

Erschienen in: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries | Ausgabe 1/2013

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Diabetes is often an insidious disease that does not manifest explosively. Once identified, however, it stays like a shadow: one that can be controlled rather than be cured. Diabetes can induce a series of reactions at diagnosis, and a number of psychosocial stresses during its course [1, 2]. Management requires balancing many factors, not all under ones control. Formal resources for coping are not readily available in many countries, and more so in India [3], for which family and social support are sought [4]. …
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Metadaten
Titel
Diabetes, religion and spirituality
verfasst von
G. R. Sridhar
Publikationsdatum
01.03.2013
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries / Ausgabe 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0973-3930
Elektronische ISSN: 1998-3832
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13410-012-0097-8

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