State-of-the-Art Evidence-Based Review
in Diagnosing, Managing, and Preventing Diabetes

Diagnosing and managing type 2 diabetes constitutes a tremendous challenge to the primary care provider confronting a rapidly growing patient population and a multiplicity of new scientific insights and therapeutic strategies. In Type 2 Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome: The Primary Care Guide to Diagnosis and Management, Ronald A. Codario, MD-a well-known and highly respected authority on diabetes in private practice for over 30 years-details for today's busy primary care practitioners the state-of-the-art in diagnosing and managing diabetes as well as in reducing patient risk factors. Using an evidence-based approach, Dr. Codario explains, in simple clinical terms that avoid the complexity of much larger textbooks, our latest understanding of the pathophysiology of diabetes, its treatment with insulin and oral agents, and the management of its risk factors. The author also extensively reviews such major topics as the metabolic syndrome, the role of exercise and nutrition, and the key issues associated with the use of herbs and nutraceuticals. Illustrative case studies in diabetes management, an outstanding bibliography of suggested readings, and extensive chapter subheadings for quick reference make this book a practical, easy-to-read guide for physicians dealing with this killer disease. A value-added compact disk contains a companion e-book version of the book for downloading and use in the reader's PC or PDA. Also included are continuing medical education (CME) questions that provide the opportunity to acquire up to a maximum of 10 AMA/PRA category 1 CME credits. For the past 15 years, the author has given CME lectures on diabetes throughout the country. State of the art and highly practical, Type 2 Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome: The Primary Care Guide to Diagnosis and Management offers practitioners an authoritative, well-honed approach to the successful management of their diabetic patients.

From the reviews: "The book is didactic, well laid out. . .it focuses on all the points raise by experts. . .[it] certainly gives a current answer to specific clinical questions that will arrive in any consulting room. . .with its engaging practicality and its focus on day-to-day therapeutic problems (to say nothing of the continuing medical education questions that follow each chapter), it will provide a guide for doctors and nurses meeting a patient who mentions the metabolic syndrome."-New England Journal of Medicine"This book is a richly informative, well organized and well referenced guide to the diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The information is very relevant to the practicing physician. The book covers current knowledge with recommendations based upon recent medicalliterature. There are ample references. Category 1 CME credit can also be obtained as one reads through the book."-Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal "This book is a comprehensive review of all the issues related to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Each chapter is set up in a similar way, with recommendations clearly marked in lists or tables to allow them to be quickly found by skimming the chapter. I learned a great deal reading this book. You will definitely know more about type 2 diabetes after you read this book." (Alan G. Kaplan, Canadian Family Physician, Vol. 52, October, 2006)

Klappentext

Well-known and highly respected diabetes authority Ronald A. Codario, MD, details for busy primary care practitioners the state of the art in diagnosing and managing diabetes, as well as in reducing patient risk factors. Using an evidence-based approach, Dr. Codario explains, in simple clinical terms that avoid the complexity of much larger textbooks, our latest understanding of the pathophysiology of diabetes, its treatment with insulin and oral agents, and the management of its risk factors. The author also extensively reviews such major topics as the metabolic syndrome, the role of exercise and nutrition, and the key issues associated with the use of herbs and nutraceuticals. Also included are continuing medical education (CME) questions that provide the opportunity to acquire up to a maximum of 10 AMA/PRA category 1 CME credits. For the past 15 years, the author has given CME lectures on diabetes throughout the country.

Inhalt

Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Guidelines and Classifications Exercise Nutrition Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome Oral Agents for Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Use Macrovascular Disease Microvascular Disease Diabetic Dyslipidemia Hypertension in Patients With Diabetes Glycemic Control Risk Reduction in Patients With Diabetes Resources Suggested Reading Index