Main description:

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced.

The latest edition of this reference provides endocrinologists with the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of diabetes.

Beginning with an overview of epidemiology, pathophysiology and metabolism, the next sections discuss presentations of diabetes, therapeutic management, complications, and comorbidities.

The following chapters cover diabetes in certain population groups, education and technology, nutrition, glucose monitoring, and research.

The book concludes with a section dedicated to Type 1 diabetes, and a selection of journal reviews.

Flow diagrams, tables and figures further enhance the comprehensive text.

Key points

Latest edition of comprehensive reference detailing latest advances in diagnosis and management of diabetes
Covers numerous therapeutic methods
Complete sections dedicated to Type 1 diabetes and journal reviews
Highly illustrated with flow diagrams, tables and figures

Contents:

Section 1: Epidemiology

Section 2: Pathophysiology and Metabolism

Section 3: Presentations of Diabetes

Section 4: Therapeutics

Section 5: Diabetes and Complications

Section 6: Diabetic Foot

Section 7: Diabetes and Co-Morbidities

Section 8: Diabetes and Women

Section 9: Controversies in Diabetes

Section 10: Diabetes and Education

Section 11: Diabetes and Technology

Section 12: Prevention of Diabetes and Its Co-Morbidities

Section 13: Research Methodology

Section 14: Diabetes and Nutrition

Section 15: Glucose Monitoring

Section 16: Diabetes and Pregnancy

Section 17: Type 1 Diabetes

Section 18: Journal Review

Section 19: Topics of Interest