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Goldstein B.J. - Müller-Wieland D.

Diabete di Tipo 2

Large-format volume (22 × 28 cm), 590 pages, with numerous illustrations and tables. Printed on special paper.

Over recent decades, the incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus have increased dramatically worldwide, representing a major global health challenge.

Effective management requires in-depth knowledge of pathophysiology, risk factors, comorbidities, and macro- and microvascular complications. The disease is often diagnosed late due to its long asymptomatic course.

This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of epidemiology, physiology, glucose monitoring, therapeutic strategies, and complication management, written by internationally recognized experts.

An essential reference for specialists, general practitioners, residents, and all healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care.

Original price was: €140,00.Current price is: €133,00.

ISBN: 978-88-7620-829-4 Categories: , ,

Additional information

edizione

Settembre 2010
autori

Goldstein B.J., Müller-Wieland D.
formato

Volume grande formato (22 x 28)
pagine

590 pagine
informazioni extra

Stampato su carta speciale

Description

  1. Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes
  2. Pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes
  3. Rationale and goals of glycemic control and glucose monitoring
  4. The role of the diabetes educator
  5. Nutrition in the etiology and management of type 2 diabetes
  6. Diabetes and physical exercise
  7. Psychosocial issues and type 2 diabetes
  8. Oral hypoglycemic agents: sulfonylureas and meglitinides
  9. Metformin
  10. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
  11. Thiazolidinediones
  12. Incretin-based therapeutic strategies
  13. Pramlintide acetate in type 2 diabetes
  14. Insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes
  15. Combination therapies
  16. Hypoglycemia as a limiting factor
  17. Diabetic coma: ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma
  18. Diabetic retinopathy and ocular complications
  19. Renal dysfunction and arterial hypertension
  20. Peripheral neuropathy and sexual dysfunction
  21. Diabetic foot
  22. Gastrointestinal and autonomic complications
  23. Gestational diabetes
  24. Type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents
  25. Insulin resistance syndrome and vascular complications
  26. Obesity and diabetes
  27. Dyslipidemia and diabetes
  28. Hypertension and diabetes
  29. Ischemic heart disease and peripheral arterial disease
  30. Acute coronary syndrome and heart failure in diabetes
  31. Anesthesia and surgery in diabetic patients
  32. Geriatric aspects of type 2 diabetes
  33. Diabetes in high-risk ethnic groups
  34. Drug-induced hyperglycemia and diabetes
  35. MODY and monogenic diabetes
  36. Polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome
  37. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and diabetes
  38. Future therapeutic approaches and glucose monitoring tools

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