Textbook of Diabetes

Milestones in the history of diabetes; insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM); case history - IDDM; case history - IDDM; non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM); case history - NIDDM; embryological development of the pancreas; structure of a pancreatic islet; biosynthesis of insulin; processing of insulin in B cells of pancreas; primary structure of human insulin; insulin-receptor itinerary; ketone-body production in insulin deficiency; absorption and disposition of insulin; commonly used insulin regimens; subcutaneous insulin injection sites; insulin dosage adjustment by BGSM; diet for diabetic patients; human counter-regulatory mechanisms; diabetic neuropathy and diabetic control; pathogenesis of early diabetic microangiopathy; pathogenesis of advanced microangiopathy; diabetic peripheral neuropathy; painful neuropathy: management; diabetic autonomic neuropathy; diabetic proteinuria evolution; management of diabetic nephropathy; management of hyperlipidaemia (1); management of hyperlipidaemia (2); management of hypertension in diabetes; neuropathic pressure ulcer formation; examination of the diabetic foot (1); examination of the diabetic foot (2); drugs causing/exacerbating hyperglycaemia; drugs causing/exacerbating hypoglycaemia; oral hypoglycaemic agent interactions; drugs requiring caution in diabetes; diabetes management in surgery; diabetes in surgery - the GKI regimen; initial evaluation of the diabetic pregnant woman; subsequent evaluation of pregnant woman; the diabetes care team; suggested annual review for general practice.