TY - BOOK AU - Ludwig, Sora TI - Practical diabetes care for healthcare professionals SN - 9780128200827 PY - 2021/// CY - Oxford PB - Elsevier KW - Diabetes mellitus KW - Patient care N2 - Practical Diabetes Care for Healthcare Professionals, Second Edition, targets all healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care. Caring for these patients involves the management of a chronic, lifelong disease. It is multifaceted, affecting a person's daily life, family, and workplace. Beyond the usual health impact, diabetes may also carry a significant psychologic burden. Successful care means whole (person) care, which can be daunting for an individual healthcare provider. The complete assessment of people with diabetes must include a review of diabetes medications, blood glucose levels, nutritional intake, physical activity, and stress. Also important is a review of possible micro and macrovascular complications. All these components play a role in successful diabetes management. This practical guide translates research and evidence-based recommendations into everyday clinical practice, with the goal of helping all members of the healthcare team to more effectively manage their patients with diabetes ER -