Dealing with all the aspects of diabetes in clinical practice, thisbook offers a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to help healthcareprofessionals achieve their target of optimal management andtreatment of their patients. Diabetes in Clinical Practice:Questions and Answers from Case Studies is presented in theform of questions concerning diabetes diagnosis, management andtherapy based on real-life case studies. Each question is answeredin a clear, easy to follow style.
The authors begin with general questions regarding diabetes, itspathophysiology and diagnostic tests. They then cover all themajor complications that can arise in a patient with poorlycontrolled diabetes. The authors also discuss special groups,such as adolescents and the elderly. The book features usefulinformation for patients and their healthcare professionals ondaily activities such as exercise, nutrition, driving, travellingand sick day rules.
Diabetes in Clinical Practice: Questions and Answers fromCase Studies is an indispensable resource for all membersof the diabetes team, in primary and secondary care: physicians,diabetes specialist nurses, diabetes educators, dieticians,podiatrists, endocrinologists and postgraduate medicalstudents.