| Description |
1 online resource (x, 150 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Diabetic retinopathy: an overview -- Getting a diagnosis -- Treatment for nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy -- Treatments for proliferative diabetic retinopathy -- Reducing the progression of diabetic retinopathy -- Coping with vision impairment |
| Summary |
The most common eye disease among those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes is diabetic retinopathy and this book explains the disease, how it develops, and options for treatment. Affecting more than five million Americans, the disease is caused by damage to the tiny blood vessels of the retina as the result of uncontrolled blood sugars, and is a leading cause of blindness. Diabetic retinopathy cannot be cured, however the onset can be delayed and the risk of progression can be reduced by keeping tight controls on glucose levels and making the right lifestyle choices. This guide will help both patients and their families by covering such topics as symptoms, stages of the disease, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, ways to slow its progression, and lifestyle changes that lead to better glucose control |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 15, 2018) |
| Subject |
Diabetic retinopathy.
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Diabetic retinopathy -- Treatment
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Diabetes.
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Diabetic retinopathy
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Diabetic retinopathy -- Treatment
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tabandeh, Homayoun, author
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| ISBN |
9781936374472 |
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1936374471 |
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9781936374465 |
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1936374463 |
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1306563151 |
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9781306563154 |
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