Description |
1 online resource (ix, 98, 11 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
Contents |
The physiology of glucose metabolism -- The pathophysiology of diabetes -- Making the diagnosis of diabetes -- Oral medications -- Insulins -- Other management options -- Considerations when approaching diabetes management -- Glycaemic management -- Lifestyle management -- Management of cardiovascular risk -- Patient centered care -- Empowering the patient for life long self-management -- Patient handouts |
Summary |
"Diabetes is a chronic disease involving self management by the patients. This book teaches providers the skills to translate and transfer complex medical information to empower patients to participate in making well informed decisions about their own care on a daily basis, as directed by the American Diabetes Association"-- Provided by publisher |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Janet Titchener, MD, is the Medical Director of GPSI Diabetes Ltd, New Zealand, and provides care for all types of diabetes, across all age groups. Her clinical practice adheres to the principles of patient-centred clinical medicine so that each patient is considered the expert with regard to knowing which management approach will best fit with their life and life's choices |
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Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 04, 2020) |
Subject |
Diabetes -- Treatment
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Self-care, Health.
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Patient-centered health care.
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Patient education.
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Diabetes Mellitus -- therapy
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Self Care
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Patient-Centered Care
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Self-Management
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Patient Education as Topic
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MEDICAL / Family & General Practice
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MEDICAL / Endocrinology & Metabolism
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Self-care, Health.
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Patient education.
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Patient-centered health care.
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Diabetes -- Treatment.
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2020002774 |
ISBN |
9780429326196 |
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042932619X |
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9781000046137 |
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1000046133 |
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9781000046076 |
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1000046079 |
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100004601X |
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9781000046014 |
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