Hawthorne Diabetes Care for the Older Patient
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-85729-461-6
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
A Practical Handbook
E-Book, Englisch, 175 Seiten, eBook
ISBN: 978-0-85729-461-6
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
The management of older people with diabetes requires careful attention to the specific needs of this age group. This practical handbook addresses the issues surrounding the care of older diabetic patients, including dementia, frailty, depression and cardiovascular risk. Intended for day-to-day use in clinical practice, each chapter closes with a list of salient practical points in the clinical management of older patients with diabetes. Concisely written by authorities in the field, this book is a valuable resource for all those involved in the diabetes care of older people .
Zielgruppe
Professional/practitioner
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
Epidemiology of Diabetes in Older People.-Type 2 Diabetes and Dementia.-Depression in Older People with Diabetes.-Hypoglycaemia and the Older Person.-Cardiovascular Risk, Glucose and Targets for Management of Diabetes in Older People.-Diabetes and Frailty.-Perceptions of Users and Carers in Supporting Diabetes Care: Practical Guidance, Support and Information for Carers.-Management of Elderly People with Diabetes in Primary Care.-Appendix: HBA1c Conversion Chart for DCCT-aligned (%) and IFCC-standardised (mmol/mol) concentrations.