Practical Diabetes Care for Healthcare Professionals, Second Edition, helps healthcare professionals get up-to-speed on type 2 diabetes care. Type 2 diabetes is multifaceted, affecting a person’s daily life, family and workplace. Beyond the usual health impact, diabetes may also carry significant psychological burdens. Successful care means whole [person] care which can be daunting for an individual healthcare provider. The complete assessment of people with diabetes must include a review of diabetes medications, blood glucose levels, nutritional intake, physical activity, and stress. Also important is a review of possible micro- and macrovascular complications.
This practical guide translates research and evidence-based recommendations into everyday clinical practice, with the goal of helping all members of the healthcare team more effectively manage their diabetic patients.
1. Introduction - p. Page vii 2. Organization of diabetes care - p. Page 2 3. Diabetes care in the office - p. Page 7 4. Diabetes care: glycemic management - p. Page 17 5. Diabetes and technology - p. Page 65 6. Chronic complications of diabetes: assessment and management - p. Page 70 7. Acute complications of diabetes: assessment and management - p. Page 89 8. Diabetes in the elderly - p. Page 106 9. Pregnancy and diabetes - p. Page 126 10. Diabetes care in the hospital - p. Page 139 11. Appendix 1 - p. Page 180 12. Index - p. Page 180
Practical Diabetes Care for Healthcare Professionals, Second Edition, helps healthcare professionals get up-to-speed on type 2 diabetes care. Type 2 diabetes is multifaceted, affecting a person’s daily life, family and workplace. Beyond the usual health impact, diabetes may also carry significant psychological burdens. Successful care means whole [person] care which can be daunting for an individual healthcare provider. The complete assessment of people with diabetes must include a review of diabetes medications, blood glucose levels, nutritional intake, physical activity, and stress. Also important is a review of possible micro- and macrovascular complications.
This practical guide translates research and evidence-based recommendations into everyday clinical practice, with the goal of helping all members of the healthcare team more effectively manage their diabetic patients.
1. Introduction - p. Page vii 2. Organization of diabetes care - p. Page 2 3. Diabetes care in the office - p. Page 7 4. Diabetes care: glycemic management - p. Page 17 5. Diabetes and technology - p. Page 65 6. Chronic complications of diabetes: assessment and management - p. Page 70 7. Acute complications of diabetes: assessment and management - p. Page 89 8. Diabetes in the elderly - p. Page 106 9. Pregnancy and diabetes - p. Page 126 10. Diabetes care in the hospital - p. Page 139 11. Appendix 1 - p. Page 180 12. Index - p. Page 180
