Diabetes Care for the Older Patient: A Practical Handbook

Diabetes Care for the Older Patient: A Practical Handbook
ISBN-10
085729461X
ISBN-13
9780857294616
Category
Medical
Pages
175
Language
English
Published
2011-09-15
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Author
Gillian Hawthorne

Description

The management of older people with diabetes requires careful attention to the specific needs of this age group. This practical handbook addresses the issues surrounding the care of older diabetic patients, including dementia, frailty, depression and cardiovascular risk. Intended for day-to-day use in clinical practice, each chapter closes with a list of salient practical points in the clinical management of older patients with diabetes. Concisely written by authorities in the field, this book is a valuable resource for all those involved in the diabetes care of older people .

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