| Description |
x, 371 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Wiley practical diabetes series |
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Diabetes in practice.
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| Contents |
1. Aetiology, Epidemiology, Immunology, Environmental Factors, Genetics and Prevention / W. H. Lamb -- 2. The Diagnosis (Practical Issues) / G. R. Lawson and I. Jefferson -- 3. Diabetes - Management of the First Few Weeks / I. Jefferson and M. S. Kibirige -- 4. Diabetes in the Under-Fives / C. McCowen -- 5. Five to Ten and the Start of Puberty / M. Sills and A. English -- 6. Diabetes in the Older Teenager and Young Adult / C. J. Thompson and S. A. Greene -- 7. The Point and Purpose of the Clinic - Personnel and Practical Aspects / K. Robertson and W. H. Lamb -- 8. The Role of the Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse / J. Cane and H. Richardson -- 9. The Concept of Control / D. S. F. Matthews -- 10. 'Food' and its Relationship with Childhood Diabetes / S. Watson -- 11. Insulin Strategies / J. Wales -- 12. Setting Standards of Care, Audit, Data-handling and Registers / K. Robertson and G. R. Lawson -- 13. Acute Complications of Diabetes / J. A. Edge and K. Matyka |
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14. Long-Term Complications - Prevalence and Management / S. Court -- 15. Growth in Diabetes and Other Associated Auto-immune Conditions / I. Jefferson -- 16. Diabetes in School / G. R. Lawson and S. Court -- 17. Exercise and Diabetes / M. S. Kibirige and S. Court -- 18. Activities beyond the Clinic / S. Court -- 19. Psychological Factors, Stigma and Family Consequences / A. English and M. Sills -- 20. Parents and Children - Stories, Pictures and Explanations / S. Court -- App 1. St Vincent Declaration -- App 2. Useful Addresses |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Diabetes in children.
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1.
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Adolescent.
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Infant.
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Child.
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1.
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| Author |
Court, Simon, Dr.
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Lamb, Bill, MD.
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| LC no. |
97003042 |
| ISBN |
0471970034 (acid-free paper) |
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