Diabetes Mellitus A Guide For Nurses

"In this fifth edition...the authors and their stellar cast of contributing authors bring us to the present state of the science and art in diabetes...including today's exciting research and a glimpse into the ever-evolving future." from the Foreword by Jane K. Kadohiro, DrPH, APRN, CDE President, American Association of Diabetes Educators This updated and revised fifth edition reflects the continuing progress in our understanding of diabetes and its care. Evidence of the importance of prevention measures, improvements in medication, early detection, and treatment of complications have evolved in the past few years, and this new edition addresses these changes. The book continues to provide nurses and other health professionals with the basics, including physiology, diagnosis, insulin and diet management, acute care, exercise, and life style issues. It includes complete guidelines on developing an education program, with a suggested course outline.

"I strongly recommend this text. Whether the reader is a relative novice or a seasoned veteran in diabetes care, the information will prove useful and concise and will likely stimulate further reading and study. House staff planning to rotate on my endocrine service should be forewarned: Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Guide to Pattern Management is now required reading." --JAMA Praise for the previous edition "I recommend this book to nurses or physicians confronting patients afflicted with diabetes mellitus, as it presents a patterned approach to the understanding and management of this malady. Any patient with diabetes mellitus or health care professional using the information presented by these experts would be well prepared to manage this disease process" --Gloria K. Twilley, Lieutenant Colonel United States Air Force Nurse Corps The sixth edition of Management of Diabetes Mellitus fully reorganizes and expands upon the previous editions. While the new edition continues to set forth practical and easy-to-use guidelines for management, the newly expanded chapters contain detailed information on managing patients with different types of diabetes (type 1 and type 2), and further differentiates treatment and management strategies for various age groups. This edition also offers clear and concise explanations of the disease process, newly revised guidelines for the use of complementary and alternative therapies, and a guide for developing an educational program. Guthrie and Guthrie also stress the importance of self-management of diabetes, as much of this edition is dedicated to educating the diabetic patient on how to provide self-care, and control both acute and chronic complications of the disease. For the convenience of practitioners and diabetic patients themselves, this book contains reproducible forms, protocols, and guides that can be used for managing diabetes, including: Nutrition questionnaires Meal patterns comparing exchanges Carb Counting and Calorie Points Sample Calorie Point Distributions Exercise Log Intake Assessment Guide Clinical Practice Recommendations A guide to the "pattern approach"

Newly updated, Complete Nurse’s Guide to Diabetes Care, second edition, is the essential reference for nurses who work with diabetes patients. Get the latest details on the pertinent aspects of diabetes care and newest research, including diabetes complications, care and management approaches, and other diseases that affect the treatment of diabetes. This revised edition also features: A new chapter on patients with cancer and diabetesExtensive, updated resourcesUpdated treatment regimensThe latest in diabetes research Color photos and detailed tables in the guide provide excellent visual tools for nurses who want to provide the best diabetes care.

Care of People with Diabetes is an essential guide to the care and management of people with diabetes mellitus, with particular emphasis on the acute care setting. Written by an experienced clinical nurse specialist with extensive knowledge of evidence-based diabetes care, this fully updated fourth edition serves as an essential companion to clinical practice for nurses and healthcare professionals. People with diabetes experience a high symptom and self-care burden associated with managing their condition, and require appropriate support, advice and regular monitoring. Similarly, health professionals need to maintain and keep up-to-date with an ever-increasing body of knowledge in order to help people with diabetes incorporate new research into their self-care. Care of People with Diabetes provides an extensive overview of the knowledge base all health professionals require to work effectively with people with diabetes. Special features: Comprehensive clinical manual on an ever-more prevalent condition, written to meet the needs of nurses and healthcare professionals Includes new material on evaluating education programmes, cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, diabetes and sleep apnoea, and end-of-life care Provides key evidence for best practice Includes protocols for consistent care and improving patient outcomes

The third edition of the Complete Nurse's Guide to Diabetes Care is a comprehensive resource for all nurses who work with diabetes patients. Inside, readers will find expert advice on: The evolution of the nurse's roles in diabetes care and education Recent research on complications and associated diseases Practical issues, such as the effects of anxiety, depression, and polypharmacy Updated guidelines for nutrition therapy and physical activity How diabetes affects women, children, and the elderly An extensive resources section featuring contact information for useful organizations and essential patient care The Complete Nurses Guide to Diabetes Care, 3rd Edition, gives nurses the tools they need to give quality care to the person with diabetes.

Created specifically for registered nurses, this reference covers the entire spectrum of disease management wherever these caregivers encounter diabetes, including hospitals, clinics, and physicians' offices. This guide contains must-have diabetes information such as guidelines for the lifelong management of both acute and chronic complications associated with diabetes Includes a searchable, full-content CD-ROM.