A Practical Guide to Diabetes Mellitus, 9th Edition

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A Practical Guide to Diabetes Mellitus, 9th Edition

A Practical Guide to Diabetes Mellitus, 9th Edition provides a comprehensive combination of scientific pathophysiology and practical clinical approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term control of diabetes.

Edited by Nihal Thomas, Nitin Kapoor, Johns T. Johnson, Jachin Velavan and Senthil Vasan K, the book is based on clinical experience, current research and the multidisciplinary diabetes-care model developed at Christian Medical College, Vellore.

Each chapter follows a structured format covering introduction, definition, classification, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, conclusions and self-assessment. More than 300 colour images and illustrations, over 40 clinical cases and revision questions make complex concepts easier to understand and apply in everyday practice.

The ninth edition provides updated guidance on antidiabetic medications, insulin therapy, glucose-monitoring technology, diabetic complications, pregnancy, childhood diabetes, emergencies, obesity, infection and inpatient management.