Buch, Englisch, 127 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 186 g
A guide for the health care team
Buch, Englisch, 127 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 186 g
ISBN: 978-0-412-32870-1
Verlag: Springer US
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Research
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
A short guide to some salient points.- 1. Epidemiology and Pathophysiology. Who, where, what and why?.- 2. Clinical Features and Case Detection. Listening, looking and investigating.- 3. Education of Elderly People with Diabetes.- 4. Dietary Assessment and Therapy.- 5. Oral Therapy.- 6. Insulin Therapy.- 7. Monitoring Control of Diabetes in the Elderly Patient.- 8. Foot Care.- 9. General Prescribing Problems in Elderly Diabetic Patients.- 10. Hyperglycaemia and Hypoglycaemia.- 11. Complications of Diabetes.- 12. Management of Intercurrent Illness.- 13. The Role of the Specialist Nurse.- 14. Shared Care.- Appendix A Dietary guidelines for elderly diabetic patients.- Appendix B Ten basic instructions for patients.- Appendix C Useful addresses.- Appendix D Further Reading.