A Practical Guide To Diabetes Mellitus

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. This new edition is a complete guide to diabetes mellitus. Beginning with an introduction to the pathophysiology of the disease, the following chapters examine ocular, cardiovascular and neuropathic effects as well as gestational diabetes, emergencies and childhood diabetes. With contributions from specialists in Europe and the USA, this comprehensive sixth edition includes more than 300 colour images and illustrations and 40 clinical cases. Key Points Includes more than 300 colour images and illustrations, 40 clinical cases and 50 quick revision questions and answers for self assessment Contributions from European and US specialists Previous edition published 2010

This new edition provides clinicians and trainees with the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus. Beginning with an overview of physiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and classification, the next chapters discuss related issues such as nutrition, exercise and counselling. The following sections cover different aspects of the disease including emergency situations, therapeutic agents, and associated disorders including retinopathy, stroke, liver disease, and neuropathy. The final chapters examine diabetes in specific demographic groups such as in pregnancy, obesity, in the elderly and in childhood and adolescence. The eighth edition has been fully revised and includes new topics including new anti-diabetic drugs, recent clinical trials, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The book is highly illustrated with clinical photographs, tables and boxes, and each chapter concludes with MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) with answers, for self-assessment. Key points Eighth edition presenting latest advances in diagnosis and management of diabetes Fully revised, with many new topics added Features MCQs with answers for self-assessment Previous edition (9789351528531) published in 2015

Your one-stop expert guide to managing diabetes, published in association with Diabetes UK. Covers all types of diabetes, and includes the special concerns of diabetes in children and teenagers. Clear step-by-step photographs illustrate key procedures such as injecting insulin. Packed with useful tips, plus symptoms, diet, exercise and medication, this is the complete guide to living with diabetes.

The all-in-one, comprehensive resource for the millions of people with diabetes who use insulin, revised and updated. Few diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to "think like a pancreas" -- to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive, free of medical jargon, and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere, such as: Day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring Designing an insulin program to best match your lifestyle Up-to date medication and technology New insulin formulations and combinations and more With detailed information on new medications and technologies -- both apps and devices -- surrounding insulin, as well as new injection devices, and dietary recommendations, Think Like a Pancreas is the insulin user's go-to guide.

Written in a friendly, easy-to-read way, with summaries for quick reference and detailed information when needed, this book is aimed at health care professionals in primary, community and secondary care, helping experienced staff update their knowledge, and acting as a quick guide for those new to diabetes.

This practical handbook, now in its fifth edition, addresses how to provide health care for people with diabetes in the primary care setting. It includes education checklists, sample letters for patient recall and templates for patient record cards.