The Encyclopedia of Diabetes (Library of Health and Living) - Hardcover

Petit, William A. Jr., M.d.; Adamec, Christine A.

 
9780816079483: The Encyclopedia of Diabetes (Library of Health and Living)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 081607948X ISBN 13: 9780816079483
Verlag: Facts On File Inc, 2011

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Praise for the previous edition:
"...an outstanding example of what can happen when a highly knowledgeable medical specialist is teamed with a talented medical writer informative, accurate information is presented in a clear, intelligible style...This book admirably succeeds in its goals." American Reference Books Annual

"...an excellent overview of this disease...good explanations of medical terminology...Recommended for public, undergraduate, or community college libraries." Choice

Diabetes is not yet fully understood. Its main forms, Type 1 and Type 2, follow different courses of progression and require different types of treatments. The occurrence of Type 2 diabetes linked to obesity and inactivity is on the rise. More than 23 million children and adults suffer from diabetes, and approximately 1.6 million new cases are diagnosed in adults each year in the United States, according to the American Diabetes Association.

The Encyclopedia of Diabetes, Second Edition is a complete guide to the different types of this disease, signs and symptoms, and management and treatment. The 246 entries explain the causes of diabetes, how the disease affects the body, and how it impacts daily life. Appendixes include directories of organizations, periodicals, research centers, and Web sites.

Key topics include:

  • Carbohydrate and carbohydrate counting
  • Complications of diabetes
  • Diabetic eye diseases
  • Diabetic nephropathy
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Emergency issues
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Insulin and insulin pumps
  • Lifestyle adaptations
  • Medications.

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Facts On File Library of Health and Living series is a collection of comprehensive and up-to-date resources for understanding and coping with the complexities of modern health and social concerns.The volumes in this series have been written for general readers and professionals alike.

This informative series is an excellent resource for science and health students, health professionals, people suffering from a particular disease or illness, and anyone interested in new developments and discoveries in the health field.

· Each volume provides an objective overview of the essential facts and wider social ramifications that have been established by experts.
· This series offers reliable information and is the ideal place for research on timely health issues.

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Facts On File Library of Health and Living series is a collection of comprehensive and up-to-date resources for understanding and coping with the complexities of modern health and social concerns.The volumes in this series have been written for general readers and professionals alike.

This informative series is an excellent resource for science and health students, health professionals, people suffering from a particular disease or illness, and anyone interested in new developments and discoveries in the health field.

· Each volume provides an objective overview of the essential facts and wider social ramifications that have been established by experts.
· This series offers reliable information and is the ideal place for research on timely health issues.

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Verlag
Facts On File Inc
Erscheinungsdatum
2011
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
081607948X
ISBN 13 
9780816079483
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
436
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