Descript |
160 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) |
Contents |
Part One: The Basics Diabetes: The impact of diabetes, Insulin action, The epidemiology of Type 1 diabetes, The pathophysiology of Type 1 diabetes, The epidemiology of Type 2 diabetes, The pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, Other forms of diabetes. Endocrinology: The thyroid gland - structure and function, The parathyroid glands - structure and function, The adrenal glands- structure and function, The pituitary gland - structure and function, The reproductive organs - structure and function. Part Two: The Problems- Diagnosis, Investigation and Complications Diabetes: Diagnosis, Presentation, Acute / emergency diabetes care, Long term complications, Children and adolescents, Pregnancy. Endocrinology: Thyroid disease, Parathyroid disease, Adrenal disease, Pituitary disease, Metabolic disturbances, Reproductive hormones. Part Three: The Solutions- Prevention, management and treatment Diabetes: The prevention of Type 1 diabetes, The prevention of Type 2 diabetes, Management and lifestyle, Pharmacological treatments in Type 2 diabetes. Endocrinology: Managing thyroid disease, Managing parathyroid disease, Managing adrenal disease, Managing pituitary disease, Managing metabolic disease, Managing reproductive disease. |
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3 concurrent users. UkHlHU |
ISBN |
9781840765892 (e-book) |
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