Research and Markets: Diabetes: Clinican's Desk Reference

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/p63hcg/diabetes) has announced the addition of the "Diabetes: Clinican's Desk Reference" book to their offering.

A Clear, Concise And Handy Resource For Everyday Use By Practising Physicians

The book explains the underlying pathophysiology of the disease, as well as covering in detail all its main forms and complications. Separate chapters consider the range of treatment options, together with summaries of key clinical trials. Coverage also includes epidemiology and classification, as well as diagnosis, screening, limiting risk, and other aspects of disease management and patient care. The book is illustrated throughout by explanatory diagrams, graphs, tables and photos.

Useful for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals with an interest in diabetes whether in primary care, in hospitals or in training.

Key Topics Covered:

1.The nature of diabetes

2.The causes of diabetes

3.Type 1 diabetes

4.Type 2 diabetes

5.Diabetes screening and patient care

6.Diabetes and vascular disease

7.Diabetic neuropathy

8.Diabetic foot disease

9.Diabetic eye disease

10.Diabetic kidney disease

11.Severe diabetic metabolic disturbances

12.Long-term management of hyperglycemia

13.Oral therapies

14.Insulin therapy

15.Special management considerations

Glossary

Drug tables

Resources

Index

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Authors

R. David G. Leslie

St Bartholomew's Hospital and Centre for Diabetes, Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science, London

Cecilia Lansang

Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio

Simon Coppack

St Bartholomew's Hospital and Centre for Diabetes, Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science, London

Laurence Kennedy

Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio

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