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Diabetes Head to Toe

Diabetes Head to Toe

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Diabetes Head to Toe is an invaluable resource for anyone living with diabetes. It includes everything you should know about the disease'straight from the experts. The authors, all doctors who specialize in diabetes care, offer simple explanations and essential advice on all things diabetes.

Accessible and concise, Diabetes Head to Toe presents information at a glance, with conversational prose and easy-to-digest bullet points. Each chapter begins with a short introduction and includes helpful sections on ""What You Need to Know"" and ""What Does It All Mean?"" Other notable features include ""Tips,"" ""Myths and Facts,"" and frequently asked questions. In addition to defining medical concepts in everyday language while tackling core topics, such as patient dietary needs and lifestyle changes, this book contains unique coverage of

  • how to prevent and diagnose diabetes
  • the many complications'head to toe'that people with diabetes can develop
  • diabetes in diverse populations, including children and adults
  • new treatments for diabetes and how they work
  • common interactions between diabetes medications and other drugs
  • medical conditions that occur more frequently in people with diabetes, including eye disease, heart disease, kidney problems, depression, nerve damage, and sexual problems
  • cutting-edge diabetes technologies and the costs, benefits, and limitations of various devices
  • legal considerations that everyone with diabetes should keep in mind

    More than 50 illustrations illuminate key points, while a two-color format allows readers to quickly identify the information they are seeking. Aimed at people with diabetes, family members, teachers, physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, specialists, and anyone else who cares about the health of diabetes patients, this up-to-date book will help readers recognize the early warning signs before diabetes-related difficulties arise, ensuring a long, healthy life.

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    Table of Content

    <P>Preface <BR>Acknowledgments </P><P>Chapter 1. A Quick Overview of Diabetes <BR>Introduction to Diabetes <BR>The Global Burden of Diabetes<BR>Landmark Studies in Diabetes Care<BR>Chapter 2. Diagnosis, Screening, and Types of Diabetes<BR>Diagnosing Diabetes<BR>Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes<BR>Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes<BR>Differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes<BR>Testing for Prediabetes<BR>Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults<BR>Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young<BR>Cystic Fibrosis–Related Diabetes<BR>Diabetes after Pancreatic Surgery<BR>Steroid-Induced Diabetes<BR>Chapter 3. General Aspects of Diabetes<BR>Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels<BR>Hyperglycemic (High Blood Glucose) Emergencies<BR>Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose)<BR>Routine Care and Vaccinations<BR>Social and Legal Issues<BR>Chapter 4. Diabetes in Special Populations<BR>Children and Type 2 Diabetes<BR>Older Adults and Diabetes<BR>Diabetes among People Living with HIV<BR>Race and Ethnic Disparities in Diabetes<BR>Diabetes in American Indians<BR>Diabetes Care during Times of Religious Fasting<BR>Diabetes Care during a Hospital Stay<BR>Chapter 5. Lifestyle and Behavioral Changes in Diabetes<BR>Diabetes Education<BR>Dietary Therapy<BR>Exercise<BR>Chapter 6. Obesity and Diabetes<BR>Managing Obesity<BR>Bariatric Surgery<BR>Chapter 7. Diabetes Complications and Other Conditions Common in Diabetes<BR>The Brain<BR>The Eyes<BR>The Ears<BR>The Mouth<BR>The Thyroid<BR>The Heart and Related Conditions (Hypertension and Dyslipidemia)<BR>The Circulation<BR>The Lungs and Breathing<BR>The Stomach, Gut, Liver, and Pancreas<BR>The Kidneys<BR>The Bladder<BR>The Nerves<BR>The Feet<BR>The Muscle, Skin, and Bone<BR>Cancer and Diabetes<BR>Anemia, Infections, and the Immune System<BR>Men's Health<BR>Women's Health<BR>Chapter 8. An Overview of Treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes<BR>Type 1 Diabetes: Insulin Treatment<BR>Type 2 Diabetes: Non-insulin Treatment<BR>Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin Treatment<BR>Chapter 9. Medications Commonly Used to Treat Diabetes<BR>Pills and Non-insulin Injectable Medications<BR>Types of Insulin<BR>Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Diabetes<BR>Chapter 10. Medications for Conditions Related to Cardiovascular Disease<BR>Medications for High Blood Pressure<BR>Medications for Cholesterol Abnormalities<BR>Medications to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease<BR>Chapter 11. Diabetes Technology and Equipment<BR>Glucose Meters<BR>Continuous Glucose Monitors<BR>Using an Insulin Pump to Manage Diabetes<BR>Types of Insulin Pump Devices<BR>Chapter 12. Cutting-Edge and Future Treatments for Diabetes<BR>Pancreatic and Islet Transplantation<BR>The Artificial Pancreas</P><P>Appendix: Diabetes Medications Currently Available in the United States (2018)<BR>Index</P>
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