| Controversies in Treating Diabetes: Clinical and Research Aspects 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Leroith, Derek (Editor), Vinik, Aaron I. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 158829708X ISBN-13: 9781588297082 Publisher: Humana OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2008 Annotation: Diabetes Mellitus is an extremely common disorder and the number of patients is increasing every year. Controversies in Treating Diabetes: Clinical and Research Aspects addresses diabetes controversies, specifically in the etiology and management of the disease. With a thorough examination of the complications associated with diabetes, the volume covers commonly accepted forms of therapies and complications, as well as new and emerging advances, therapies and inadequacies in several standard treatments. Topics of emphasis include the metabolic syndrome, using insulin to treat Type 2, retinopathy, neuropathy, environmental stress, the diabetic foot, incretins, and the ADA and NCEP criteria for treating hyperlipidemia of diabetes. Comprehensive and timely, Controversies in Treating Diabetes: Clinical and Research Aspects is an essential reference for those treating and researching diabetes. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Endocrinology & Metabolism - Medical | Internal Medicine - Medical | Diseases |
| Dewey: 616 |
| LCCN: 2007933146 |
| Series: Contemporary Endocrinology (Humana Press) |
| Physical Information: 1.19" H x 6.34" W x 8.98" (1.59 lbs) 367 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book addresses diabetes controversies, specifically in the management of etiology and the disease itself. Chapters also examine the complications associated with diabetes. The volume covers commonly accepted forms of therapies and complications, as well as new and emerging advances and therapies and inadequacies in several standard treatments. Comprehensive and timely, this book is an essential reference for those treating and researching diabetes. |