This book is a guide to the diagnosis and management of diabetes in children. Beginning with an overview of the disease and the effect of Type 1 diabetes on the growth and development of children, the next chapter explains clinical examination and laboratory investigations. The following sections provide in depth discussion on pharmacological and non-pharmacological managements techniques, and acute and chronic complications. The book concludes with the treatment of diabetes in special cases such as in neonates and infants, and a final section cover miscellaneous topics including genetics of Type 1 diabetes, and educational material for patients and their parents. This comprehensive text has been written in association with the Changing Diabetes® in Children (CDiC) program, providing care and life-saving medication for children with Type 1 diabetes in low and middle-income countries. Key points Comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of diabetes in children Covers both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods Includes discussion on special cases such as diabetes in neonates and infants Written in association with the CDiC program
ISBN: | 9789352700868 |
Publication date: | 30th November 2017 |
Author: | Ashok K Das, Sanjay Kalra |
Publisher: | Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 350 pages |
Genres: |
Paediatric medicine Clinical and internal medicine Paediatric medicine Endocrinology Medicine: Diabetes |