Encyclopedia Of Diabetes: Volume 01 (Perspectives In Diabetes Mellitus)

Encyclopedia of Diabetes: Volume 01 (Perspectives in Diabetes Mellitus), edited by Rex Slavin and published by Hayle Medical, looks at how diabetes mellitus is managed and treated today. It covers the core goals of diabetes care: controlling blood glucose, preventing complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy, and maintaining healthy body weight and growth. The book discusses the pillars of diabetes management, including exercise, diet, weight control and drug therapy, and also explores holistic approaches. A valuable reference for endocrinologists, physicians, diabetes educators, researchers and medical students.