Product Description: Provides up to date knowledge on diabetes in children and adolescents, with particular emphasis on Type 1 diabetes, the most common form of the disease seen in children. Covers epidemiology, diagnosis and classification of diabetes, then the different types of diabetes and their management...read more

Product Description: Easy language and simple explanations will help even very young children understand what it means to have diabetes. They will find some of their own experiences described and at the same time receive reassurance that they are still "regular kids."

Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children is the ideal bench-side companion for the practising paediatrician and endocrinologist, bridging the gap between large reference books and short reviews of aspects of endocrinology. This third edition contains a variety of new features such as key web links, guidelines, case studies illustrating diagnostic difficulties which will help all those studying for postgraduate examinations such as the MRCPCH. The book provides a highly clinical, concise and up-to-date account of paediatric endocrinology and diabetes in a clear and user friendly format. There are sections on how to deal with emergencies, as well as information on potential pitfalls, controversial areas and future developments. Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children is an essential guide for trainee paediatricians, paediatric endocrinologists and diabetologists as well as diabetes and endocrinology nurse specialists.

Product Description: Companion book to the 11th Edition of "Understanding Diabetes". This book provides a quick summary of each of the 28 chapters . It may easier to begin learning from this book until you are ready to read the larger book.

Product Description: The twin epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) continue to affect an ever increasing number of children, adolescents, and young adults. Management of Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes provides healthcare trainees and professionals with practical, comprehensive, and contemporary approaches to the pediatric patient at risk for obesity, T2DM, and related conditions...read more

Evidence-based Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes brings together an international group of paediatric diabetes specialists to address the cause, course and complications of all types of diabetes. From a careful review of the latest research, they propose the best possible evidence-based recommendations for the care of children and the youth with diabetes. The text provides the reader with an understanding across three different levels: • Reviews how strong the evidence is for recommending one approach over another • Highlights areas where evidence is not based on the types of studies needed to provide ‘highgrade recommendations’, but where there is a general consensus as to the most sensible approach • Identifies the issues that remain inadequately addressed such that no definitive recommendations can be made As the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus continues to increase worldwide, and type 2 is being seen in more young people, this timely volume will help a wide range of health care professionals deliver the best possible care to their young patients.

'Highly Commended in the 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition' - Endocrinology. Judges' summary: 'Beautifully and clearly written to appeal to all levels of healthcare professional knowledge. A wealth of practical experience is freely donated to the reader in a friendly and accessible way. Each section is easily found and any member of the team could care for a patient with that particular problem to a high standard with this book in their hand. I would unhesitatingly recommend to all diabetes doctors - both senior and junior, and every diabetes unit should have a copy. This new edition is excellent and should be considered for an award.' "Diabetes and its Management, Sixth Edition", continues to provide a practical clinical guide to the management of patients with diabetes. The author team has been expanded and now also includes a Nurse Practitioner specialising in diabetes to provide the nursing perspective. It is a concise manual that distils the essential recent developments into practical advice.

The practical manual for pediatricians and endocrinologists Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children, Second Edition, continues to provide a very practical overview of managing endocrine problems in children. Coverage of each disorder reflects its clinical importance. The material is organized in such a way that it can be referred to at a moment's notice. Helpful overviews of epidemiology, pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnoses and psychosocial issues support the advice on management principles. New features of this Second Edition include: Completely revised first chapter on diabetes Additional growth charts added to the appendix New Editor, Raymond L. Hintz, MD, Stanford University Medical Center, joins the team and brings a North American perspective to the text New section added to each chapter entitled ‘Potential pitfalls’ to help you avoid common problems

Product Description: This book helps you learn about diabetes at an early age. It is designed for children to learn with the assistance of an adult. It teaches you how to manage your diabetes no matter what phase of your life you are in and what circumstances.

Product Description: Written for health care providers and families, Transitions in Care provides an effective solution for young type 1 diabetic patients who transition their health care from their pediatricians to adult care. The book details diabetes care in the age of intensive therapy and examines the importance of transitioning the patient...read more

The most comprehensive book ever published about how to cope with type 1 diabetes covers a wide range of relevant topics, from the basic physiology of the disease to insulin treatments and diet considerations for diabetes sufferers. Original.

Product Description: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most frequent chronic diseases affecting children and adolescents. The number of young children being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is increasing worldwide and an epidemic of type 2 diabetes already at a young age is being observed in most societies around the world...read more

Product Description: A chance to step into your child's shoes. When your child was diagnosed with diabetes your first priority was probably to learn everything you could about diabetes and how to manage it. Whether your child is a youngster or a teenager, you've done your best to help with injections, meals and snacks, and the many other elements of a diabetes management program...read more

Product Description: The management of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents is complex and poses a range of unique challenges. Treatment may involve weight reduction, lifestyle modification, exercise programs, and medications to treat hyperglycemia...read more

Product Description: Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes in youth, including evidence for & magnitude of the epidemic; pathophysiology in youth, case-finding criteria, & when to consider the possibility of type 2; how to diagnose & treat diabetes in children & adolescents.

Product Description: Along with anecdotes and stories from campers, Getting the Most Out of Diabetes Camp covers topics such as why go to a diabetes camp, is your child ready, which camp is best for your child, what to expect, what not to expect, how to evaluate your child's experience, and more. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: Diabetes mellitus is the third most common chronic disorder of childhood, and most books on the subject of paediatric endocrinology do not give sufficient emphasis to this clinical problem. This book provides a practical approach to managing endocrine problems in children; the coverage of each disorder reflects its clinical importance...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Describes the two types of diabetes and how they affect the body, discusses blood tests, insulin injections, and looks at the history of diabetes research

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