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Author:   Colin M. Kesson ,  Paul V. Knight
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   1990 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.187kg
ISBN:  

9780412328701

ISBN 10:   0412328704
Pages:   127
Publication Date:   01 January 1990
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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A short guide to some salient points.- 1. Epidemiology and Pathophysiology. Who, where, what and why?.- 2. Clinical Features and Case Detection. Listening, looking and investigating.- 3. Education of Elderly People with Diabetes.- 4. Dietary Assessment and Therapy.- 5. Oral Therapy.- 6. Insulin Therapy.- 7. Monitoring Control of Diabetes in the Elderly Patient.- 8. Foot Care.- 9. General Prescribing Problems in Elderly Diabetic Patients.- 10. Hyperglycaemia and Hypoglycaemia.- 11. Complications of Diabetes.- 12. Management of Intercurrent Illness.- 13. The Role of the Specialist Nurse.- 14. Shared Care.- Appendix A Dietary guidelines for elderly diabetic patients.- Appendix B Ten basic instructions for patients.- Appendix C Useful addresses.- Appendix D Further Reading.

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