Clinical Focus Series: Diabetes Mellitus

Description

Part of the recognized Clinical Focus Series, this book is a guide to the management of diabetes mellitus.

Beginning with discussion on the role of exercise and nutrition, the next chapters look at the characteristics of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

The following sections cover the management of long-term complications of diabetes including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, hypoglycaemia, and more.

The final chapters discuss the role of bariatric surgery, and retaining and regaining pancreatic -cells in the management of diabetes.

Up to date reviews of current practice recommendations for management of the disease and its complications are included.

Key Features

• Guide to the management of diabetes mellitus covering various long-term complications
• Part of the recognised Clinical Focus Series
• Reviews current practice recommendations
• Internationally recognised editor team from Eastern Virginia Medical School, US

Table of Contents

1. Exercise and Diabetes: Personal Prescriptions
2. Medical Nutrition Therapy for Adults with Diabetes and Related Topics
3. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Is a Cure in Sight?
4. Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pathophysiologic Approach
5. Inpatient Management of Diabetes
6. Clinical Pearls for the Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy
7. Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: Tackling the Problem
8. Update on the Management of Diabetic Retinopathy
9. Diabetic Neuropathy: Emphasis on Neuropathic Pain
10. Diabetic Nephropathy
11. Hypoglycemia in Diabetes
12. Bariatric Surgery and Its Role in the Management of Diabetes
13. Retaining and Regaining Pancreatic -Cells to Treat Diabetes
14. Cells to Treat Diabetes
15. Role of Non-physician Healthcare Providers in Diabetes Management