Prescribing in Diabetes
Seiten
2008
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-71335-1 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-71335-1 (ISBN)
Prescribing in Diabetes gives clear information about treatment options for aspects of diabetes, such as abnormal blood glucose, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol. It gives practical advice on how to support people in managing their condition independently and improve their lifestyle, by making better choices with a thorough understanding of treatment options.
The effective management of diabetes can delay or even prevent the development of complications. Patients will often need to take a variety of medications, in addition to embracing lifestyle changes, to achieve this. Prescribing in Diabetes gives clear information about the options for treating the various aspects of diabetes, such as abnormal blood glucose, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol. It also gives practical advice on how to support people in managing their problems independently and improve their lifestyle, by making better choices armed with a thorough understanding of the condition and options for treatment. Chapters cover the range of methods available for the delivery of medicines to patients, the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and an overview on how the drugs work. The book also discusses normal blood glucose regulation, self-monitoring, weight management, smoking cessation and the management of the most common complications.
The effective management of diabetes can delay or even prevent the development of complications. Patients will often need to take a variety of medications, in addition to embracing lifestyle changes, to achieve this. Prescribing in Diabetes gives clear information about the options for treating the various aspects of diabetes, such as abnormal blood glucose, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol. It also gives practical advice on how to support people in managing their problems independently and improve their lifestyle, by making better choices armed with a thorough understanding of the condition and options for treatment. Chapters cover the range of methods available for the delivery of medicines to patients, the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and an overview on how the drugs work. The book also discusses normal blood glucose regulation, self-monitoring, weight management, smoking cessation and the management of the most common complications.
Jill Hill is a Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Community Diabetes Team, Birmingham East and North Primary Care Trust, UK. Molly Courtenay is a Professor of Prescribing and Medicines Management, University of Reading, UK.
Preface; 1. Patient group directions, patient specific directions and prescribing; 2. Pharmacology and decision-making in prescribing; 3. Normal blood glucose regulation and diabetes; 4. Supporting lifestyle changes and patient empowerment; 5. Management of glycaemia by oral hypoglycaemic agents; 6. Insulin therapy; 7. Management of increased cardiovascular risk; 8. Acute and long-term complications; Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 29.5.2008 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 22 Tables, unspecified; 20 Halftones, unspecified; 1 Line drawings, unspecified |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 122 x 187 mm |
| Gewicht | 240 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Diabetologie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-521-71335-8 / 0521713358 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-521-71335-1 / 9780521713351 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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