Type 2 diabetes mellitus

As the global epidemic of diabetes continues to expand, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is predicted to double in the next 20 years. This bookl assesses this problem by synthesizing the currently available evidence regarding specific issues in diabetes care. It integrates the best evidence for the full range of clinical issues surrounding the evaluation and treatment of type 2 diabetes, including comorbid conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and vascular disease. To quantify the strength of evidence supporting current practices, each chapter highlights related conditions. Including fatty liver disease, pregnancy, and polycystic ovarian syndrome, and also addresses barriers to treatment, including stress, depression, and patient motivation.

Year

2008

Language

English

Series

Contemporary endocrinology

Publisher

Humana Press

Editions

2

Pages

474

ISBN

9781588297945

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