Management of diabetes mellitus perspectives of care across the lifespan

This comprehensive resource provides current information on successful strategies for self-managing diabetes across the lifespan. It equips the health care professional with the practical information needed to optimize patient cooperation and to individualize care based on the patient's age and physical, psychological, economic, and educational needs. The book features coverage of epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and classification of diabetes and the role of the diabetes educator; chapters on nutritional, exercise and insulin therapies; discussions on special considerations, such as the diabetic foot, pregnancy and surgery; normal physical and psychological development for each age group, and explains the impact of diabetes on growth and development; guidelines for planning, implementing and evaluating diabetes management. The text is intended for trained and student nurses.