Handbook of Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Authored by Rudy Bilous, Richard Donnelly, and Iskandar Idris, the Handbook of Diabetes is a definitive resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and academics involved in the diagnosis, management, and research of diabetes and its complications.

Concise and Efficient Coverage of Diabetes Care

This popular quick-reference guide provides concise and efficient coverage of the diagnosis, epidemiology, and management of diabetes, featuring hundreds of attractive color diagrams, illustrations, and clinical photographs. The Handbook of Diabetes aligns with the latest guidelines from renowned organizations, including the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Diabetes UK, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

New Chapters and Updates in the Fifth Edition

The fifth edition of the Handbook of Diabetes includes five new chapters that provide in-depth coverage of:

• Liver disease and its relationship with diabetes
• Diabetes education and its importance in patient care
• Bariatric surgery and its role in managing Type II diabetes
• Diabetes and cancer: epidemiology, diagnosis, and management
• The use of incretin-based therapies and SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type II diabetes management

Updated and expanded topics include the relationship between hypoglycemia and dementia, anxiety and depression, the NICE Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), and the impacts of diabetes on self-care, mental health, and decision-making.

Pedagogical Features for Enhanced Learning

The Handbook of Diabetes features a range of pedagogical tools, including:

• Vignettes and case histories to illustrate real-world scenarios
• Important learning points and summaries of key clinical trials
• Links to further readings for deeper exploration of topics

This comprehensive guide remains an essential practical companion for all healthcare professionals involved in managing patients with diabetes, and an up-to-date reference for diabetes and endocrinology researchers, scientists, and academics.

Publication Details:

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 5th edition

Publication Date: June 28, 2021

Language: English

Paperback: 320 pages

ISBN-10: 1118976045

ISBN-13: 978-1118976043