| Case Studies in Diabetes Contributor(s): Betteridge, D. John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1841840327 ISBN-13: 9781841840321 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $56.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: Examining diabetes from a clinical standpoint, this book provides a series of illustrative case studies and discusses key points regarding the management of the disease. Fifty diabetologists, experts chosen by the author, profile cases that have had a crucial impact on their clinical practice. Both Types 1 and 2 diabetes cases are included, as well as other forms, such as gestational diabetes. Moving beyond theory to the real-life application of their expertise, these specialists provide the reader with new insights and best practices, a thorough understanding of this disease, and an incisive commentary on doctor--patient relationships. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Endocrinology & Metabolism - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Diabetes - Medical | Reference |
| Dewey: 616.462 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.2" W x 9.66" (1.09 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With the increasing incidence of Type 2 diabetes in the adult population and the realization that this is a vascular disease and a major coronary risk factor, Professor Betteridge has chosen fifty diabetologists to contribute a case which has had an effect on their clinical practice. Both Types 1 and 2 diabetes are included, along with other forms of diabetes, eg gestational. Each case is presented in the same format. The various cases are informative and educational and should provide the reader with a sounder knowledge of patient and disease types. |