Diabetes

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of 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) analoguesAnnual review; Glycaemic Control; Monitoring; HbA1c; Target; Frequency; Capillary blood glucose (CBG); Target; Frequency; Urinalysis; Ketones; Hyperglycaemia; Causes of hyperglycaemia; Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA); Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic 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

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.