ABC of Diabetes, 6th Edition

by Tim Holt (Health Sciences Research Institute, University of Warwick, UK); Sudhesh Kumar (Clinical Sciences Research Institute, University of Warwick, UK )

• ISBN13: 9781444316971
• ISBN10: 1444316974
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-11-01
• Publisher: BMJ Books

Summary

The ABC of Diabetes provides a complete overview of diabetes including the aetiology, diagnosis and management of Types 1 and 2 diabetes, detection and prevention, and the organization of care and support.With new chapters on psychological aspects, surveillance for complications, and support for people living with diabetes, this completely revised edition covers the many changes taking place in diabetes care, particularly in screening for Type 2 diabetes; in monitoring and insulin administration; in the organisation and delivery of care; and the increasing prevalence of diabetes in both developed and developing countries.This sixth edition covers the early recognition of diabetes and cardiovascular risk as well as preventing complications specific to diabetes. It also addresses the need to deliver diabetes care in a multidisciplinary setting, including the UK Quality and Outcomes Framework, and reflects the increasing emphasis on self-management and patient-centred care, particularly as it relates to lifestyle changes, glycaemic control and patient choice over treatment options.Drawing on the expertise of the University of Warwick as a centre of excellence for the teaching of diabetes care, the best selling ABC of Diabetes is ideal for GPs, primary care practitioners, practice nurses, diabetes specialist nurses, health visitors and junior doctors.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Diagnosing Diabetes

Types of Diabetes

Helping People Live with Diabetes

Early Detection and Prevention of Diabetes

Cardiovascular Disease

Management of Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes

Hyperglycaemic Emergencies and Management of Diabetes in Hospitals

Insulin Therapy

Hypoglycaemia

Self Management of Diabetes

Surveillance for Complications

Kidney Disease in Diabetes

Eye Disease in Diabetes

The Diabetic Foot

Diabetic Neuropathy

Psychological Issues Related to Diabetes Care

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Organisation of Diabetes Care in General Practice

New and Emerging Therapies for Diabetes

Support for People Living with Diabetes

Index

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