Care of People with Diabetes

A guide to the care and management of people with diabetes mellitus, with particular emphasis on the acute care setting, this book is useful for nurses and health professionals. It includes chapters on sexual health, older people, and complementary therapies.

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"Care of People with Diabetes" is an essential guide to the care and management of people with diabetes mellitus, with particular emphasis on the acute care setting. It is written by an experienced clinical nurse specialist with extensive knowledge of evidence-based diabetes care. The book serves as an essential companion to clinical practice for nurses and health professionals. Detailed information is included on the underlying pathophysiology and types of diabetes, assessment and management of diabetes, formulating care plans, and patient instruction. New chapters are included on sexual health, older people, and complementary therapies and the chapter on special circumstances has been substantially revised. Important new information is also included on corticosteroids, brittle diabetes, autonomic neuropathy, teeth, gums and haemochromatosis.This title is the revised edition of a successful guide to care of individuals with diabetes in clinical settings. It provides the evidence for best practice and is fully referenced. It includes protocols for consistent care and improvement of patient outcomes. It addresses legal and policy implications.
Each chapter includes lists of key points, boxes highlighting key information, further reading, patient information and patient care sheets.