Overview

This book is a guide to the diagnosis and management of diabetes in children. Beginning with an overview of the disease and the effect of Type 1 diabetes on the growth and development of children, the next chapter explains clinical examination and laboratory investigations. The following sections provide in depth discussion on pharmacological and non-pharmacological managements techniques, and acute and chronic complications. The book concludes with the treatment of diabetes in special cases such as in neonates and infants, and a final section cover miscellaneous topics including genetics of Type 1 diabetes, and educational material for patients and their parents. This comprehensive text has been written in association with the Changing Diabetes® in Children (CDiC) program, providing care and life-saving medication for children with Type 1 diabetes in low and middle-income countries. Key points Comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of diabetes in children Covers both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods Includes discussion on special cases such as diabetes in neonates and infants Written in association with the CDiC program

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Author:   Ashok K Das ,  Sanjay Kalra
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9789352700868

ISBN 10:   9352700864
Pages:   350
Publication Date:   30 November 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction Childhood Diabetes Epidemiology of Childhood Diabetes Monogenic Diabetes: Perspectives and Clinical Implications from Pediatric to Adult Endocrinology Growth and Development in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus   Section 2: Clinical and Laboratory Approach Clinical Examination of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Initial and Annual Laboratory Investigations Glycemic Monitoring in Children Childhood Diabetes: Common Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Management   Section 3: Nonpharmacological Management Medical Nutrition Therapy in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Exercise in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Education Biopsychosocial Dimensions in Diabetes: A Brief Outline   Section 4: Pharmacological Management Insulin Therapy Noninsulin Therapy Continuous Glucose Monitoring System and Insulin Pump Pancreas and Islet Cell Transplant in Children   Section 5: Acute Complications Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children Management of Diabetes in Hospitalized Children Surgery in a Child with Diabetes   Section 6: Chronic Complications Lipid Disorders in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Hypertension Microvascular Complications Future Metabolic Risk Among Subjects with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus   Section 7: Special Situations Sick Days Management Managing Diabetes in Neonates and Toddlers Psychiatric Management   Section 8: Miscellaneous Diabetes Education Material Genetics of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Perspective from Guidelines   Appendix Index

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Ashok K Das MD FAMS FICP PhD FRCP Professor and Head, Department of Medicine and Endocrinology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, India Sanjay Kalra MD DM Consultant, Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India

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