Full Description
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced.
The latest edition of this reference provides endocrinologists with the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of diabetes.
Beginning with an overview of epidemiology, pathophysiology and metabolism, the next sections discuss presentations of diabetes, therapeutic management, complications, and comorbidities.
The following chapters cover diabetes in certain population groups, education and technology, nutrition, glucose monitoring, and research.
The book concludes with a section dedicated to Type 1 diabetes, and a selection of journal reviews.
Flow diagrams, tables and figures further enhance the comprehensive text.
Key points
Latest edition of comprehensive reference detailing latest advances in diagnosis and management of diabetes
Covers numerous therapeutic methods
Complete sections dedicated to Type 1 diabetes and journal reviews
Highly illustrated with flow diagrams, tables and figures
Contents
Section 1: Epidemiology
Section 2: Pathophysiology and Metabolism
Section 3: Presentations of Diabetes
Section 4: Therapeutics
Section 5: Diabetes and Complications
Section 6: Diabetic Foot
Section 7: Diabetes and Co-Morbidities
Section 8: Diabetes and Women
Section 9: Controversies in Diabetes
Section 10: Diabetes and Education
Section 11: Diabetes and Technology
Section 12: Prevention of Diabetes and Its Co-Morbidities
Section 13: Research Methodology
Section 14: Diabetes and Nutrition
Section 15: Glucose Monitoring
Section 16: Diabetes and Pregnancy
Section 17: Type 1 Diabetes
Section 18: Journal Review
Section 19: Topics of Interest
