[eBook Code] ABC of Diabetes (eBook Code, 6th)

Foreword vi

Preface vii

Acknowledgements viii

1 Diagnosing Diabetes 1

2 Types of Diabetes 5

3 Helping People Live with Diabetes 8

4 Early Detection and Prevention of Diabetes 12

5 Cardiovascular Disease 19

6 Management of Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes 25

7 Hyperglycaemic Emergencies and Management of Diabetes in Hospital 31

8 Insulin Therapy 34

9 Hypoglycaemia 37

10 Self-Management of Diabetes 40

11 Surveillance for Complications 47

12 Kidney Disease in Diabetes 51

13 Eye Disease in Diabetes 58

14 The Diabetic Foot 64

15 Diabetic Neuropathy 72

16 Psychological Issues Related to Diabetes Care 75

17 Diabetes and Pregnancy 80

18 Organisation of Diabetes Care in General Practice 88

19 New and Emerging Therapies for Diabetes 93

20 Support for People Living with Diabetes 97

Index 101