The Diabetes Textbook: Clinical Principles, Patient Management and Public Health Issues

The Diabetes Textbook provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary perspective on diabetes, integrating state-of-the-art information from specialists in various disciplines. It is intended for physicians, health professionals, and those interested in learning about topics not previously covered, and is divided into eleven sections.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1178 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The Diabetes Textbook: Clinical Principles, Patient Management, and Public Health Issues (2nd Edition) offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on diabetes. Its primary goal is to integrate the latest information on diabetes from experts across various disciplines, including epidemiology, public health, pathophysiology, non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, patient support, acute and chronic complications, new and unproven therapies, and prevention.

One of the key advantages of "The Diabetes Textbook" is its integrative approach. The book is designed to cater to three primary categories of readers:

1. Physicians and health professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of diabetes.
2. Individuals with prior expertise in a specific professional area who wish to expand their knowledge.
3. Those interested in exploring topics not previously covered, finding the contents of "The Diabetes Textbook" both enriching and innovative.

The Diabetes Textbook is intended for a wide readership, including professors of medicine and related disciplines (nursing, nutrition, psychology); general physicians; internists and specialists, such as ophthalmology, endocrinology, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, geriatrics, epidemiology, and public health.

To meet the diverse needs of these readers, the second edition is organized into eleven sections:

1. Magnitude of the Problem from an Individual and Social Context.
2. Diagnosis, Classification, and Mechanisms of Disease.
3. Global Experiences in Diabetes Care.
4. Basic Components of Management: Patient-Centeredness, Evidence-Based Medicine, and Outcomes.
5. Resources of Support for Persons with Diabetes.
6. Drug Therapy.
7. Cardiovascular Risk Factors.
8. Acute Complications.
9. Chronic Complications.
10. Diabet.

Each section provides a thorough exploration of the relevant topics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of diabetes from various perspectives. The book's multidisciplinary approach ensures that readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the disease, enabling them to provide optimal care to patients with diabetes.

Whether you are a healthcare professional seeking a comprehensive reference or an individual interested in learning more about this complex condition, "The Diabetes Textbook" is an invaluable resource. Its comprehensive coverage, innovative approach, and multidisciplinary perspective make it a must-read for anyone interested in diabetes.

Weight: 3960g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031255182
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2023