Main description:

As one of the three major diseases in the Western world, and one that is on the increase, care of people with diabetes is crucial to the entire healthcare team. This book provides a comprehensive text on the management of the person with diabetes in the community and will be invaluable to dietitians, podiatrists and GPs and especially to practice nurses, district nurses and health visitors. It has been written from a community perspective by a multiprofessional team and advocates principles of care based on the latest research. It focuses on the role of the professional in assisting in self-care of the individual with diabetes. It also includes caring for the person in long-term care settings, for example, nursing homes.

The comprehensive text establishes 'why' as well as 'what' you need to know
The focus on community ensures its relevance
Case study scenarios provide practical content, centred on people with diabetes
Issues relating to ethnic minorities are incorporated throughout
The evidence base ensures the latest research is incorporated and relates it to clinical practice
Useful references and websites encourage wider reading

. Fully updated content to include new information and developments in clinical practice
. Case study scenarios have been expanded to enhance the usefulness of the book
. Issues relating to ethnic minorities will be incorporated throughout the book
. All references updated and useful websites added

Contents:

1. What is diabetes?

2. Diagnosis and screening for diabetes

3. Psychological care

4. The person with type 2 diabetes

5. The person with type 1 diabetes

6. Food for life

7. Monitoring diabetes

8. Cardiovascular risk reduction

9. Microvascular disease

10. Foot care

11. Education for life

12. Improving care

Index