Diabetes in Old Age - Softcover

 
9780471953449: Diabetes in Old Age

Synopsis

Designed to provide clinicians with basic practical information on the problems, care and management associated with this disease. Internationally renowned contributors present papers on diabetes in the elderly, covering such issues as epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, therapy and complications.

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From the Back Cover

Diabetes mellitus is particularly prevalent among ageing populations; sixty percent of those who are diagnosed with the condition are aged over 60 years. Care for elderly people with diabetes has improved in recent years with new management strategies greatly enhancing patient care. This second edition of Diabetes in Old Age provides a comprehensive, practical source for those working with these patients, taking into account their special needs and requirements, and recommending ways to minimise the risk of complications and the resulting disability.

  • Designed specifically to cater for the unique needs of elderly people with diabetes
  • Offers practical advice to help health care workers cope with this large group of patients
  • Is the definitive book on the subject
This Second Edition is an invaluable, up-to-date text for all those involved in diabetes care for elderly people including geriatricians, general physicians, diabetologists, members of the diabetes specialist team, as well as podiatrists and nutritionists.

About the Author

Alan J. Sinclair, Diabetes Research Unit, Academic Department of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, The University of Birmingham, UK
Paul Finucane, Department of Rehabilitation and Aged Care, Flinders University, Daw Park, Australia

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