RSSDI Diabetes Update 2020

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced.

The latest edition of this reference provides endocrinologists with the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of diabetes.

Beginning with an overview of epidemiology, pathophysiology and metabolism, the next sections discuss presentations of diabetes, therapeutic management, complications, and comorbidities.

The following chapters cover diabetes in certain population groups, education and technology, nutrition, glucose monitoring, and research.

The book concludes with a section dedicated to Type 1 diabetes, and a selection of journal reviews.

Flow diagrams, tables and figures further enhance the comprehensive text.

Key points

• Latest edition of comprehensive reference detailing latest advances in diagnosis and management of diabetes
• Covers numerous therapeutic methods
• Complete sections dedicated to Type 1 diabetes and journal reviews
• Highly illustrated with flow diagrams, tables and figures