Contemporary Diagnosis And Management Of The Patient With Type 2 Diabetes

This handbook explores the challenges faced by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes. Chapters dedicated to recommended interventions in plasma-glucose control, dyslipidemia, and diabetic nephropathy are featured along with discussions of lifestyle and behavior modifications and the signs and symptoms of new-onset diabetes. the latest data from the ACCORD and ADVANCE trials are in the second edition of the handbook as well as the advances in w-3 fatty acid and triglyceride-lowering therapy.

In this practical book, the authors of each chapter have synthesized the currently available evidence regarding specific issues in diabetes care. The chapters have been written by an interdisciplinary team of scientists and medical professionals. Such an approach emphasizes the need for collaboration in the care of any individual with diabetes and in the effort to find new therapies for the disease. This reference provides practical guidance in a single resource.

Practical management of glucose intolerance is discussed from nonpharmacologic techniques to various pharmacologic therapies. Current prescribing guidelines for oral agents are included, along with information on the various insulin regimens. Guidance is provided on analyzing home glucose monitoring results.

Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes that causes high blood sugar, insulin resistance and lack of insulin. Its symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss. The long term complications that may occur due to the type 2 diabetes include heart disease, strokes and diabetic retinopathy. One of the major risk factors of type 2 diabetes is obesity. It is often treated with anti-diabetic medications. Type 2 diabetes is managed by focusing on lifestyle interventions and lowering cardiovascular risk factors. It is also managed through maintaining blood glucose levels. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of type 2 diabetes. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.