Part of the recognised Clinical Focus Series, this book is a guide to the management of diabetes mellitus.

Beginning with discussion on the role of exercise and nutrition, the next chapters look at the characteristics of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

The following sections cover the management of long-term complications of diabetes including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, hypoglycaemia, and more.

The final chapters discuss the role of bariatric surgery, and retaining and regaining pancreatic -cells in the management of diabetes.

Up to date reviews of current practice recommendations for management of the disease and its complications are included.

Key points

Guide to the management of diabetes mellitus covering various long-term complications
Part of the recognised Clinical Focus Series
Reviews current practice recommendations
Internationally recognised editor team from Eastern Virginia Medical School, US
Romesh Khardori MD Phd FACP FRCP
Professor of Medicine

Jagdeesh Ullal MD MS CCD ECNU FACE FACP
Associate Professor

David C Lieb MD FACE FACP
Associate Professor

All at Department of Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Contents
1. Exercise and Diabetes: Personal Prescriptions
2. Medical Nutrition Therapy for Adults with Diabetes and Related Topics
3. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Is a Cure in Sight?
4. Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pathophysiologic Approach
5. Inpatient Management of Diabetes
6. Clinical Pearls for the Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy
7. Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: Tackling the Problem
8. Update on the Management of Diabetic Retinopathy
9. Diabetic Neuropathy: Emphasis on Neuropathic Pain
10. Diabetic Nephropathy
11. Hypoglycemia in Diabetes
12. Bariatric Surgery and Its Role in the Management of Diabetes
13. Retaining and Regaining Pancreatic -Cells to Treat Diabetes
14. Cells to Treat Diabetes
15. Role of Non-physician Healthcare Providers in Diabetes Management