Acarbose For The Treatment Of Diabetes Mellitus

New principles for the treatment of diabetes are described in this volume. Experts present experimental and clinical data on treatment with acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that delays absorption of fast carbohydrates. Toxicologic, pharmacologic and metabolic effects of acarbose are discussed. A concluding section on the future aspects of alpha-glucosidase inhibition offers a fair assessment of therapeutic possibilities.

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This Adis Pocket Reference presents an up-to-date, succinct, and practical approach to drug therapy for type 2 diabetes.

An expert guide to diabetes medications. Full details on each class of drugs and their role in treatment as well as fast references on everything from insulin analogs to the next metformin-glyburide combination. Eleven information-packed chapters also cover mixing and administering drugs, contraindications, and side effects. Each chapter’s Quick Reference section includes such areas as mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, dosage forms and dose, and precautions/side effects. Topics Include: Sulfonylureas a-Glucosidase Inhibitors Glitazones Treatment of Hypertension in Patients with Diabetes Treatment of Hyperlipidemia in Patients with Diabetes Biguanides Overview of Medications Used to Treat Type 1 Diabetes

Dealing with all the aspects of diabetes in clinical practice, this book offers a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to help healthcare professionals achieve their target of optimal management and treatment of their patients. Diabetes in Clinical Practice: Questions and Answers from Case Studies is presented in the form of questions concerning diabetes diagnosis, management and therapy based on real-life case studies. Each question is answered in a clear, easy to follow style. The authors begin with general questions regarding diabetes, its pathophysiology and diagnostic tests. They then cover all the major complications that can arise in a patient with poorly controlled diabetes. The authors also discuss special groups, such as adolescents and the elderly. The book features useful information for patients and their healthcare professionals on daily activities such as exercise, nutrition, driving, travelling and sick day rules. Diabetes in Clinical Practice: Questions and Answers from Case Studies is an indispensable resource for all members of the diabetes team, in primary and secondary care: physicians, diabetes specialist nurses, diabetes educators, dieticians, podiatrists, endocrinologists and postgraduate medical students.

Advances in Diabetes Management: A Case Compendium is a collection of cases involving various disorders and complications of diabetes. Divided into 29 chapters, each one features a case study on a particular aspect of diabetes followed by a review of evidence. This book includes cases of both type one and type two diabetes and associated conditions, from polycystic ovarian syndrome to neuropathy and life-threatening foot infections. Chapters on new insulin pumps and bariatric surgery highlight the latest advances in the management of diabetes. Drawing on the experience of expert diabetologists and enhanced by full colour images and illustrations throughout, Advances in Diabetes Management: A Case Compendium is a valuable reference helping clinicians and trainees remain up to date with developments in the field. Key Points Guide to the latest advances in the field of diabetes management Collection of cases with review of evidence Full colour images and illustrations throughout