Diabetes Mellitus is particularly prevalent among ageing populations; sixty percent of those who are diagnosed with the condition are aged over 60 years. Care for elderly people with diabetes has improved in recent years with new management strategies greatly enhancing patient care. This second edit
Diabetes in Old Age
โ Scribed by Alan J. Sinclair Paul Finucane
- Year
- 2001
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 269
- Edition
- 2
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Diabetes Mellitus is particularly prevalent among ageing populations; sixty percent of those who are diagnosed with the condition are aged over 60 years. Care for elderly people with diabetes has improved in recent years with new management strategies greatly enhancing patient care. This second edition of Diabetes in Old Age provides a comprehensive, practical source for those working with these patients, taking into account their special needs and requirements, and recommending ways to minimise the risk of complications and the resulting disability. Designed specifically to cater for the unique needs of elderly people with diabetes * Offers practical advice to help health care workers cope with this large group of patients * Is the definitive book on the subject
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