Diabetes Improving Patient Care

by Vivian A. Fonseca

This highly practical volume is specifically designed for primary care physicians and internists on the frontlines of care. It provides a clinically-focused roadmpa to providing optimal care for patients with pre-diabetes and diabetes, from the initial patient visit through testing, goal-setting, and follow-up care. It offers up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment options for all types of diabetes, helping to expedite delivery of appropriate care. Part of the new Oxford American Endocrinology Library, this concise yet comprehensive guide covers current approaches and new developments in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of diabetes, including Type I, Type II, and gestational diabetes, as well as additional notes on pre-diabetes. The text covers new and emerging pharmacotherapies and complementary treatment guidelines, as well as valuable guidance on managing the major complications of diabetes. In addition to diet and exercise tips for patients, the guide also provides strategies and tools for inspiring healthier lifestyles and patient compliance to reach health goals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195382102
• ISBN13: 9780195382105
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 112 Pages