Clinical Diabetes Mellitus: A Problem-oriented ApproachJohn K. Davidson Reviews of the first two editions: The primary source of information on diabetes for health professionals who deal with diabetic patients. - Annals of Internal Medicine Outstanding...the physician who is interested in diabetes mellitus should buy this book.-The New England Journal of Medicine Comprehensive and up-to-date...a solid introduction to the basic science of diabetes with a wealth of practical clinical information. - JAMA Do your patients ask you questions such as: What new types of insulin treatment are available? Why are pills not as safe and effective as insulin treatment? What is the genetic risk to an individual of developing diabetes? What can at-risk individuals do to prevent the onset of diabetes? For straightforward and informed answers to questions like these, turn to Clinical Diabetes Mellitus: A Problem Oriented Approach. The third edition of this acclaimed work represents the state-of-the-art in diabetes research, diagnosis, and management - in a unique problem-oriented format. Reflecting Dr. Davidson's more than 50 years of experience in the research and care of diabetic patients, this format offers direct solutions to the problems diabetes care professionals face everyday. The book features several new chapters and is divided into seven sections covering: the nature of diabetes mellitus; screening and diagnosis; long-term management; complications; concomitant problems; socioeconomic problems; and the development and evaluation of diabetes care programs. Inside, you'll find insightful analysis of epidemiology, pathophysiology, patient adherence, the latest research, and more. Plus, the book provides state-of-the-art information on everything from new insulin analogues and treatment methods to diabetes education and the significance of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial. Highlights of the third edition:
For comprehensive, up-to-date, and clinically relevant information on diabetes mellitus, this book is unparalleled. It is an essential addition to the working library of diabetologists, endocrinologists, internists, family practitioners, and any member of the health care team involved in the treatment of the diabetic patient. It is also a must for medical school and hospital libraries. |
Contents
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Substrate and Hormone Abnormalities in Diabetes Mellitus | 99 |
Insulin Interaction with Its Specific Receptor on Target Cells | 111 |
Conservative Therapy of Foot Abnormalities Infections and Vascular Insufficiency | 599 |
The Role of Vascular Surgery in the Management of Arterial Insufficency in Diabetes | 611 |
Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy | 637 |
Bone Joint Tendon and Muscle Problems in Diabetes | 649 |
Hypertension in Patients with Diabetes | 663 |
Hyperlipidemia and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease | 675 |
Medical Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy | 685 |
Obstetrical Management | 705 |
The Role of the Insulin Receptor and Its Signal Transduction | 123 |
Diabetes Programs of the Division of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases | 141 |
Screening for Diabetes Mellitus | 161 |
Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus | 169 |
Methodology of Measuring Glucose Glycated Serum Proteins and Hemoglobin | 189 |
Integrated Team Approaches to SelfManagement Education Care and Evaluation | 219 |
Diet Therapy for NonInsulinDependent Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | 241 |
Exercise and Stress in Diabetes Mellitus | 267 |
Insulin Therapy | 329 |
ComputerAssisted Diabetes Care | 405 |
Oral Agents in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus | 415 |
Pancreas Transplantation for Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus | 437 |
Monitoring of Blood and Urine Glucose and Ketone Levels | 443 |
Monitoring Glycosylated Hemoglobin | 467 |
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and the Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State | 479 |
Monitoring the Appearance and Progress of Blood and Vascular Abnormalities | 499 |
Diabetic Eye Disease | 513 |
Diabetes and the Kidney | 529 |
Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes Mellitus | 539 |
Cerebrovascular Disease | 549 |
Peripheral Vascular Disease in Diabetes Mellitus | 561 |
The Diabetic Foot | 571 |
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Foot Lesions | 581 |
The Infant of the Diabetic Mother | 715 |
Anesthesia for the Diabetic Patient | 727 |
Infections in Diabetes Mellitus | 737 |
Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus | 753 |
Oral Disorders in Diabetes Mellitus | 767 |
Psychosocial Ramifications | 777 |
Electronic Medical Records for Diabetes | 793 |
A Plea for More Efficient Therapy | 799 |
The Economics of Diabetes Care | 815 |
Employment Health Insurance and Diabetes Mellitus | 829 |
Diabetes Prevention and Control Programs | 837 |
Lessons from the American Indians | 847 |
World Health Organization Diabetes Program | 871 |
Its Role Objectives Achievements | 877 |
American Diabetes Association | 883 |
Camps for Children with Diabetes | 893 |
European Association for the Study of Diabetes | 899 |
Forms for the Diabetes Mellitus ProblemOriented Record | 905 |
Followup Visit and Audit Forms | 919 |
Index to Diagnoses Drugrelated Adverse Reactions and Procedures Associated | 925 |
DiagnosisRelated Groups and the Prospective Payment for Hospitals | 939 |
Values in Common and System International SI Units | 951 |