Diabetes: clinican's desk reference

Diabetes: Clinician's Desk Reference aims to provide a clear, concise and handy resource for everyday use by practising physicians. The book explains the underlying pathophysiology of the disease, as well as covering in detail all its main forms and complications. Separate chapters consider the range of treatment options, together with summaries of key clinical trials. Coverage also includes epidemiology and classification, as well as diagnosis, screening, limiting risk, and other aspects of disease management and patient care. The book isillustrated throughout by explanatory diagrams, graphs, tables and photos. Useful for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals with an interest in diabetes whether in primary care, in hospitals or in training. INDICE: 1. The nature of diabetes 2. The causes of diabetes 3. Type 1 diabetes 4. Type 2 diabetes 5. Diabetes screening and patient care 6. Diabetes andvascular disease 7. Diabetic neuropathy 8. Diabetic foot disease 9. Diabetic eye disease 10. Diabetic kidney disease 11. Severe diabetic metabolic disturbances 12. Long-term management of hyperglycemia 13. Oral therapies 14. Insulin therapy 15. Special management considerations Glossary Drug tables Resources Index Abbreviations.

• ISBN: 978-1-84076-158-0
• Editorial: Manson
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés