The Encyclopedia of Diabetes (Facts on File Library of Health & Living)

Petit Jr MD, William A,Adamec, Christine

ISBN 10: 081607948X / ISBN 13: 9780816079483

Published by Facts on File, 2011

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HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Encyclopedia of Diabetes (Facts on File Library of Health & Living)
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081607948X
• ISBN 13: 9780816079483
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

The Encyclopedia of Diabetes, Second Edition is a complete guide to the different types of this disease, signs and symptoms, and management and treatment. The 246 entries explain the causes of diabetes, how the disease affects the body, and how it impacts daily life. Appendixes include directories of organizations, periodicals, research centers, and Web sites.

Key topics include:

Carbohydrate and carbohydrate counting

Complications of diabetes

Diabetic eye diseases

Diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic neuropathy

Emergency issues

Gestational diabetes

Insulin and insulin pumps

Lifestyle adaptations

Medications.

About the Author

William A. Petit Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P, F.A.C.E., is a nationally recognized expert in diabetes and a clinical researcher and speaker. He was the medical director of the prestigious Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, Connecticut for a decade. Petit is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Connecticut Health Center and Medical School. He is a member of the American Diabetes Association, CT Chapter's Hall of Merit. Since the murder of his wife and two daughters, he has spent much of his time working for the Petit Family Foundation.

Christine Adamec is a medical writer who has coauthored many books with physicians for Facts On File, including The Encyclopedia of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse; The Encyclopedia of Elder Care; The Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases and Disorders; The Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders, Second Edition; and The Encyclopedia of Drug Abuse. She has also coauthored The Encyclopedia of Child Abuse, Third Edition and The Encyclopedia of Adoption, Third Edition, as well as medical books for other publishers including Fibromyalgia for Dummies, Prostate Cancer for Dummies, and How to Stop Heartburn.