Clinical Dilemmas in Diabetes

Clinical Dilemmas in Diabetes is a comprehensive clinical guide that provides informed, evidence-based care for patients with diabetes and its complications. It includes contributions from leading endocrinologists and diabetes researchers and covers a diverse range of topics, such as prediabetes, diagnosis, initial evaluation and management, disease complications, and cardiovascular disease. The second edition has been extensively revised and updated to include new chapters on early Type 1 diabetes, ophthalmic complications, screening asymptomatic patients for cardiovascular disease, new agents for dyslipidemia, closed loop systems, upper gastrointestinal manifestations, hyperglycemia in critically ill patients, and more. The guide encourages evidence-based clinical decision-making and emphasizes the importance of translating clinical trials to individual care. It is a valuable resource for endocrinologists, diabetes specialists, cardiologists, residents, fellows, specialist nurses, and general practitioners with an interest in diabetes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Clinical Dilemmas in Diabetes is a comprehensive clinical guide that addresses the various challenges and complexities involved in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with diabetes and its associated complications. Designed to provide informed, evidence-based care, this authoritative resource includes contributions from renowned endocrinologists and diabetes researchers who explore a diverse range of recent developments in the field.

The book is organized into concise and focused chapters, covering key topics such as prediabetes, diabetes diagnosis, initial evaluation and management, disease complications, and cardiovascular disease and risk factors. Each chapter is extensively reviewed and revised, ensuring that readers have access to the most up-to-date and reliable information available.

In its second edition, Clinical Dilemmas in Diabetes has been extensively updated to include new and revised chapters that examine a wide range of topics. These chapters cover important areas such as the prediction, diagnosis, and management of early Type 1 diabetes, ophthalmic complications, screening asymptomatic patients for cardiovascular disease, new agents for the treatment of dyslipidemia, closed-loop systems in Type 1 diabetes, upper gastrointestinal manifestations, managing hyperglycemia in critically ill patients, and many more.

Edited by Dr. Vella, a renowned expert in diabetes care at the Mayo Clinic, this resource offers practical guidance on common problematic areas, particularly in cases where conflicts in treatment for the disease and its complications arise. It emphasizes the importance of translating the results of clinical trials to individual care and management of diabetes, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals.

Clinical Dilemmas in Diabetes is part of the popular Clinical Dilemmas series, which has become a trusted source of information for healthcare professionals worldwide. The book is well-organized, with clear headings, subheadings, and bullet points that make it easy to navigate and comprehend. It also includes effective learning and revision tools such as Learning Points, chapter introductions and summaries, tables and figures, color diagrams and charts, and comprehensive references.

Whether you are a practicing endocrinologist, diabetes educator, or healthcare provider, Clinical Dilemmas in Diabetes is a must-have guide for anyone involved in the treatment of diabetes. It provides valuable insights, practical advice, and evidence-based recommendations to help you deliver the best possible care to your patients. By staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, you can ensure that you are providing the most effective and compassionate treatment for individuals with this complex and challenging disease.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 244 x 188 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119603160
Edition number: 2nd Edition