A To Z Of Diabetes Care

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This book explains in very simple language - what is Diabetes? How is it caused and the treatment options available. It informs the reader about the lifestyle changes required to contain the disease. It also throws light on relevant advanced information, since a well-informed patient takes better responsibility of his or her health and is more likely to follow the prescribed medical management plan. This book primarily emphasises on elucidating the various aspects of diabetes.

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Ashok Birbal Jain - Eminent Physician, Aruna Birbal Jain - Eminent Pathologist Table of Contents Diabetes - An Introduction • Diabetes - The Causes • Symptoms of Diabetes • Diagnosis of Diabetes • Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) and Blood Glucose Meter • Management of Diabetes • Nutrition for Healthy Life • Exercise - ‘Just Do It’ • Oral Hyperglycaemic Agents • Insulin Therapy • Role of Anti-oxidants and Nutritional Supplements in Diabetes • Role of Traditional Medicines in the Management of Diabetes • Diabetes and Other Sickness • Diabetes Management during Travel • Diabetes and Fasting • Childhood Diabetes • Diabetes and Pregnancy • Diabetes in the Elderly • Complications of Diabetes Mellitus • Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Related Conditions • Chronic Complications Secondary to Diabetes Mellitus • Blood Lipid Abnormalities in Diabetes • Atherosclerosis • Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure in Diabetes • Stroke • Foot Care • Peripheral Vascular Diseases • Eye Care • Diabetes and Kidney Problems • Diabetes and Nerve Damage • Diabetes and Digestion • Sexual Dysfunction and Diabetes • Oral Care • Taking Care of the Skin • Diabetes and Infection • Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disease • Emotions and Diabetes • Prevention of Complication of Diabetes • Prevention of Diabetes • Appendices