On the increase worldwide, diabetes is well recognized as a complex and challenging condition. This pocket-sized guide puts diabetes information at your fingertips, equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills to deliver effective day-to-day diabetes care competently and confidently.
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Contents
Introduction
Diabetes basics
Blood glucose regulation
Types of diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Other types of diabetes
Symptoms of diabetes
Diagnosis
Diabetes
Impaired glucose regulation
Oral glucose tolerance test
Complications
Diabetes management
Self-management
Lifestyle
Diet
Carbohydrates
Fibre
Fat
Salt
Alcohol
Food labels
Exercise
Weight
Smoking
Medication
Insulin
Types of insulin/regimen
Administration
Injection sites
Storage
Side-effects
Other therapies
Tablets
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues
Annual review
Glycaemic control
Monitoring
HbA1c
Target
Frequency
Capillary blood glucose (CBG)
Target
Frequency
Urinalysis
Ketones
Hyperglycaemia
Causes of hyperglycaemia
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state (HHS)
Sick-day rules
Hypoglycaemia
Causes of hypoglycaemia
Symptoms
Hypoglycaemic unawareness
Nocturnal hypoglycaemia
Treatment
Mild to moderate hypos
More severe hypos
Follow-on
Prevention
Erratic blood glucose
Inpatient care
Long-term complications
Prevention
Screening and monitoring
Footcare
Life with diabetes
Children and young people
Cultural background
Depression
Driving
Employment
End of life
Identification
Non-concordance
Older people
Physical activity
Pregnancy
Prescriptions
Special occasions
Support
Travel
Vaccinations
Glossary
References
Key documents
Useful websites
Biography
Erica Whettem
