Diabetes Mellitus

A clinical guide to diagnosis and treatment problems specific to the diabetic patient. Many new developments are covered: human insulin and the use of different multiple injection insulin regimens, second generation sulfonylurea agents, and several new drugs and conditions associated with hypoglycemia. In addition to information on general principles of treatment and dietary and insulin therapy, chapters offer diabetes education for the nurse, patient, and family, and address the emotional problems diabetes may produce.
 
A clinical guide to diagnosis and treatment problems specific to the diabetic patient. Many new developments are covered: human insulin and the use of different multiple injection insulin regimens, second generation sulfonylurea agents, and several new drugs and conditions associated with hypoglycemia. In addition to information on general principles of treatment and dietary and insulin therapy, chapters offer diabetes education for the nurse, patient, and family, and address the emotional problems diabetes may produce.