DESCRIPTION:
Now in its fifth edition, the Textbook of Diabetes has established itself as the modern, well-illustrated, international guide to diabetes. Sensibly organized and easy to navigate, with exceptional illustrations, the Textbook hosts an unrivalled blend of clinical and scientific content. Highly-experienced editors from across the globe assemble an outstanding set of international contributors who provide insight on new developments in diabetes care and information on the latest treatment modalities used around the world. The fifth edition features an array of brand new chapters, on topics including:

- Ischaemic Heart Disease
- Glucagon in Islet Regulation
- Microbiome and Diabetes
- Diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Diabetes and Cancer
- End of Life Care in Diabetes

as well as a new section on Psychosocial aspects of diabetes.

In addition, all existing chapters are fully revised with the very latest developments, including the most recent guidelines from the ADA, EASD, DUK and NICE. Via the companion website, readers can access a host of additional online materials such as:

- 200 interactive MCQ""s to allow readers to self-assess their clinical knowledge
- every figure from the book, available to download into presentations
- fully searchable chapter pdfs

Once again, Textbook of Diabetes provides endocrinologists and diabetologists with a fresh, comprehensive and multi-media clinical resource to consult time and time again.

CONTENTS:
Part 1 Diabetes in its Historical and Social Context
1 The History of Diabetes
2 The Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes
3 Epidemiology of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
4 Epidemiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5 The Global Burden of Diabetes

Part 2 Normal Physiology
6 Islet Function and Insulin Secretion
7 Glucagon in Islet and Metabolic Regulation
8 Mechanism of Insulin Action
9 Control of Weight: How Do We Get Fat?

Part 3 Pathogenesis of Diabetes
10 Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes
11 Other Disorders with a Type 1 Diabetes Phenotype
12 Abnormalities of Insulin Secretion and -Cell Defects in Type 2 Diabetes
13 Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes
14 The Genetic Architecture of Type 2 Diabetes
15 Metabolic Disturbances in Diabetes
16 Obesity and Diabetes
17 The Microbiome and Diabetes

Part 4 Other Types of Diabetes
18 Monogenic Causes of Diabetes
19 Drug-Induced Diabetes
20 Endocrine Disorders that Cause Diabetes
21 Pancreatic Diseases and Diabetes

Part 5 Managing the Patient with Diabetes OK HERE
22 Clinical Presentations of Diabetes
23 The Aims of Diabetes Care
24 Educating People with Diabetes
25 Lifestyle Issues: Diet
26 Lifestyle Issues: Exercise
27 Monitoring Diabetes
28 Drug Therapy: Special Considerations in Diabetes

Part 6 Treatment of Diabetes
29 Insulin and Insulin Treatment
30 New Technologies for Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration
31 Oral Glucose-Lowering Agents
32 Non-Insulin Parenteral Therapies
33 How to Use Type 2 Diabetes Treatments in Clinical Practice: Combination Therapies
34 In-Hospital Treatment and Surgery in People with Diabetes
35 Hypoglycemia in Diabetes
36 Acute Metabolic Complications of Diabetes: Diabetic Ketoacidosis and the Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State

Part 7 Microvascular Complications in Diabetes
37 Pathogenesis of Microvascular Complications
38 Diabetic Retinopathy
39 Diabetic Nephropathy
40 Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Part 8 Macrovascular Complications in Diabetes
41 The Pathogenesis of Macrovascular Complications
42 Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Hypertension
43 Diabetes and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
44 Ischemic Heart Disease
45 Congestive Heart Failure
46 Cerebrovascular Disease
47 Peripheral Vascular Disease

Part 9 Other Complications of Diabetes
48 Foot Problems in People with Diabetes
49 Sexual Function in Men and Women with Diabetes
50 Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus
51 Diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
52 The Skin in Diabetes
53 Bone and Rheumatic Disorders in Diabetes
54 Diabetes and Cancer
55 Diabetes and Infections

Part 10 Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes
56 Psychological Factors and Diabetes Mellitus
57 Psychiatric Disorders and Diabetes
58 Social Aspects of Diabetes

Part 11 Diabetes in Special Groups
59 Diabetes in Childhood
60 Diabetes in Adolescence and Transitional Care
61 Diabetes in Pregnancy
62 Diabetes in Old Age
63 Diabetes at the End of Life

Part 12 Delivery and Organization of Diabetes Care
64 The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team Across Primary and Secondary Care
65 Models of Diabetes Care Across Different Resource Settings

Part 13 Future Directions
66 Future Drug Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
67 Future Drug Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes
68 Stem Cell Therapy in Diabetes
69 Islet Transplantation
70 Gene Therapy for Diabetes
71 Future Models of Diabetes Care