The A To Z Of Diabetes

In dictionary form, cover the many differenct facets of life with diabetes.

A concise, handy reference to one of America's most challenging health issues.

LSTA GRANT BAM $14.95 06-05-2007.

This A-to-Z reference covers 48 topics related to diabetes, including alcohol, blood sugar, complications, diet, exercise, foot care, heart disease, pregnancy, vitamins, weight loss, and much more.

Filled with the latest information on diabetes self-care, including new medications and treatment.

Cardiovascular, respiratory, and related conditions cause more than 40 percent of all deaths globally, and their substantial burden is rising, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Their burden extends well beyond health effects to include significant economic and societal consequences. Most of these conditions are related, share risk factors, and have common control measures at the clinical, population, and policy levels. Lives can be extended and improved when these diseases are prevented, detected, and managed. This volume summarizes current knowledge and presents evidence-based interventions that are effective, cost-effective, and scalable in LMICs.

An all-time reader favorite that explains diabetes--from A to Z! Diabetes A to Z covers everything you need to know--from "A1C" to "Zzzz's--Sleep Is Important." More important, it covers these important topics in simple, direct, and easy-to-understand language. Whether you need to know about eye disease, high blood pressure, or skin care, Diabetes A to Z gives you the answers you need. Highly recommended by health care professionals to patients. Topics organized A to Z for easy navigation. Clear and concise explanations of major diabetes issues. Appropriate for all people with diabetes and their caregivers. Backed by Tthe American Diabetes Association, the nation's leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy and the leading publisher of comprehensive diabetes information.

Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem affecting over 415 million people in the world. Extensive research over the decades and the recent discovery of new medicines have revolutionized our understanding and treatment of both type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes mellitus. This book contains selected topics that describe recent advances in research, and state of the art treatment of the two types of diabetes mellitus and their complications. The topics encompass epidemiology and pathogenesis of diabetes, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and related complications. The chapters contain essential background materials, as well as recent advances in researches in different aspects of diabetes mellitus. The books is expected to be useful for researchers, research students, as well as for the clinicians engaged in diabetes care and diabetes research.