Buch, Englisch, 140 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 240 g
A Comprehensive Treatise for Patients and Care Givers
Buch, Englisch, 140 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 240 g
ISBN: 978-1-57059-775-6
Verlag: CRC Press
Diabetes: A Comprehensive Treatise for Patients and Care Givers is written with the intention of keeping readers abreast of the latest advancements, understanding, emerging trends, and technology in the field of diabetes. Several tables help to facilitate understanding of the concepts presented. Gestational diabetes, a topic commonly ignored, is also discussed in detail in a separate chapter.
This book reviews recent findings of the most popular herbal medicines to treat diabetes through their relevant mechanism of actions. The book is unique in the sense that it is written for both care providers and patients. Chapter 18, Food and Diabetes; the Epilogue; and Appendices 1-4 are the sections especially designed and written for patients and care givers.
An overview of above subjects will provide readers with a solid background to understand the exciting future developments in this rapidly moving science.
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Professional Practice & Development
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction. Epidemiology. Risk Factors for Diabetes. Classification of Diabetes. Glucose Production and its Control in Body. Pancreas, Its Structure and Function. Pathophysiology of Diabetes. Biochemical Factors Playing Roles in Diabetes. Environmental Factors Inducing Type 1 and Type II Diabetes. Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes. Diagnostic Criteria and Tests for Diabetes. Complications of Diabetes Mellitus. Miscellaneous Complications. Management of Diabetes. Pharmacological Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus. An Overview on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Food and Diabetes. Epilogue. Special Guidance for Diabetic Patients. Appendices.
