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Diabetes

Diabetes in Focus

Second edition

Publication Date   July 2003
Publisher   Pharmaceutical Press
Product Type   Book
Pages   192
ISBN Number   853695059
Product Code   PHP017
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Summary


Diabetes mellitus is a common chronic disorder and represents a serious healthcare challenge. Its prevalence is increasing worldwide. Health outcomes for people with diabetes are strongly influenced by the quality of care received from health professionals following diagnosis.

This second edition of Diabetes in Focus details the practical pharmaceutical care that pharmacists can provide. In addition to the pharmaceutical assessment checklists, clear concise discussion is presented of the diabetic syndrome, screening and prevention, pharmacotherapeutic interventions and lifestyle management. New chapters are included on thiazolidinediones and meglitinides, Key aspects of clinical guidelines and National Service Framework for Diabetes are highlighted.

This book will be valuable to all pharmacists practising in a hospital or community environment, as well as to other health professionals working in the field of diabetes.

Content


1. Introduction
2. The Diabetic Syndrome
3. Prevention and Management of Diabetic Complications
4. Lifestyle Management
5. Monitoring Glycaemic Control
6. Dietary Recommendations
7. Pharmacotherapeutic Interventions with Antidiabetic Drugs
8. Insulins
9. Sulphonylureas
10. Metformin
11. Acarbose
12. Thiazolidinediones
13. Meglitinides
14. New Therapies and Future Developments
15. Prevention of and Screening for Diabetes Mellitus
16. Pharmaceutical Assessment of People with Diabetes
Appendix 1. National Services Framework for Diabetes
Standards 2002
Appendix 2. Useful Resources
Glossary