| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (some color), color map |
| Series |
ABC series |
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ABC series (Malden, Mass.)
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| Contents |
Diagnosing diabetes -- Types of diabetes -- Helping people live with diabetes -- Early detection and prevention of diabetes -- Cardiovascular disease -- Management of blood glucose in type 2 diabetes -- Hyperglycaemic emergencies and management of diabetes in hospital -- Insulin therapy -- Hypoglycaemia -- Self-management of diabetes -- Surveillance for complications -- Kidney disease in diabetes -- Eye disease in diabetes -- The diabetic foot -- Diabetic neuropathy -- Psychological issues related to diabetes care -- Diabetes and pregnancy -- Organisation of diabetes care in general practice -- New and emerging therapies for diabetes -- Support for people living with diabetes |
| Summary |
The ABC of Diabetes provides a complete overview of diabetes including the aetiology, diagnosis and management of Types 1 and 2 diabetes, detection and prevention, and the organization of care and support. With new chapters on psychological aspects, surveillance for complications, and support for people living with diabetes, this completely revised edition covers the many changes taking place in diabetes care, particularly in screening for Type 2 diabetes; in monitoring and insulin administration; in the organisation and delivery of care; and the increasing prevalence of diabetes in both devel |
| Notes |
Revised edition of: ABC of diabetes / Peter J. Watkins. 5th ed. 2003 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Diabetes -- Popular works
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Diabetes.
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Diabetes Mellitus
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Diabetes.
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Diabetes
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kumar, Sudhesh.
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Watkins, Peter J.
ABC of diabetes
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| ISBN |
9781444316971 |
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1444316974 |
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9786612461217 |
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6612461217 |
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1282461214 |
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9781282461215 |
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