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Medical management of type 2 diabetes, edited by Charles F. Burant, Laura A. Young

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Medical management of type 2 diabetes

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edited by Charles F. Burant, Laura A. Young

"As type 2 diabetes continues its rise in prevalence worldwide, there is an increasing need to study it and describe successful treatments. There are several options for treatment, including oral medications, diet and lifestyle modification, and insulin therapy. Knowing which method to select and how to apply it relies on several clinical guidelines that are updated every year by the American Diabetes Association. This new edition of Medical Management of Type 2 Diabetes provides care providers with the answers to their questions about implementing care. All of the contributors are experts in their fields, and they define the disease, including the progressive nature of type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular, microvascular, and neurological complications; care methodologies for special situations; and behavior change. All guidelines and standards have been updated with the latest developments in research, advances in medications and medical devices, and new understandings of how to effectively work with the patient"--, Provided by publisher"This book has been updated to provide state-of-the-art information on Type 2 Diabetes by a select group of experts. It also reflects the most recent Clinical Practice Recommendations from the American Diabetes Association, including the diagnostic and classification criteria adopted by the Association in 2004"--, Provided by publisher

Medical management of type two diabetes