Diabetes Care at a Glance

Diabetes Care at a Glance is a popular book among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise, simple approach and excellent illustrations. It covers a wide range of topics, including diabetes prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and is ideal as an introductory text for teaching, learning, and revision.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The market-leading "At a Glance" series is a popular choice among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners due to its concise, straightforward approach, and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is presented on a double-page spread, accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by concise explanatory text. Covering a wide range of topics, these books in the "At a Glance" series serve as excellent introductory texts for teaching, learning, and revision, and are valuable throughout university and beyond.

Everything you need to know about Diabetes Care is right at your fingertips!

Diabetes affects a significant portion of the population, and it is crucial that student nurses, dietitians, podiatrists, and other healthcare practitioners, as well as allied healthcare professionals, are well-informed about the support and treatment that individuals with diabetes require. Diabetes Care at a Glance provides the most up-to-date evidence-based and practical information supporting diabetes care, presented in an easily accessible format.

Edited by an expert in the field, with contributions from academics, practitioners, and specialist nurses, Diabetes Care at a Glance covers a range of topics, including:

Diabetes Prevention: Understanding the risk factors and strategies for preventing the onset of diabetes.

Diagnosis of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Recognizing the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for these conditions.

Consultation Approaches and Language Matters: Developing effective communication skills with patients with diabetes.

Promotion of Healthy Eating, Physical Activity Promotion, Weight Loss, and Structured Education in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Providing guidance on healthy lifestyle choices and education programs.

Prescriptions, Emotional and Psychological Support, Person-Centred Goal Setting, and Risk Assessment: Discussing the appropriate medications, emotional support, and goal-setting strategies for individuals with diabetes.

Partnership Working and Adjustment: Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collaboration in diabetes care.

Anti-diabetes Oral Hypoglycaemics and GLP-1s: Exploring the different types of medications used to manage blood sugar levels.

Insulin Options, Administration, and Injection Technique: Discussing the various insulin delivery methods, including injections, pumps, and self-blood glucose monitoring.

Pumps and Self-Blood Glucose Monitoring: Providing information on these devices and their use in diabetes management.

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The "At a Glance" series is an invaluable resource for healthcare students, practitioners, and allied healthcare professionals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of Diabetes Care. Its concise and accessible format makes it an ideal tool for teaching, learning, and revision, enabling individuals to stay up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practices and guidelines. Whether you are a novice or an experienced healthcare professional, Diabetes Care at a Glance is a must-have resource that will help you provide optimal care to individuals with diabetes.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 277 x 218 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119841265