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This is certainly the best of the diabetes resource books, especially for busy GPs. It's a very well-presented book, with excellent sections very relevant to primary care. Furthermore, starting the chapters with questions allows all readers to check their current knowledge before reading the book.
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This book, written in the popular Q and A format of the "Your Questions Answered" series, provides accessible, expert information for a primary care doctor or other member of the primary care team to be able to understand and treat patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Answers are presented in a succinct, readable style, with emphasis on evidence-based, up-to-date knowledge.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book gave me nearly all the information I needed for an case study assignment on diabetes (I'm a student nurse). It was easy to understand, and not too technical but also went into more detail than some other books. It contains invaluable statistics which are very interesting and extremely well structured.
I would definately recommend this to all student/qualified nurses or anyone who would like to find out more about dibetes.
I would definately recommend this to all student/qualified nurses or anyone who would like to find out more about dibetes.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a deceptively small book, the size of a standard paperback, but is densely packed with a surprisingly large and useful amount of information. In a twist to the usual books that are aimed principally at the person with diabetes, this is intended as a resource for GPs and other health care professionals seeking to learn the best practice in diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. As such, it contains a great deal of information that might otherwise be omitted from a more basic guide, whilst at the same time giving the patient an insight into the methods and machinations used by HCPs to determine what course of treatment is required, whether it is working, whether self-monitoring should be used, should diet and exercise be allowed etc. As a Type 1 diabetic, I found the insights into the GP perspective very enlightening, and a useful background for challenging HCP decisions that may not appear to follow the guidelines given in this book.
The book takes the format of a number of chapters (history, diagnosis, use of medications, insulin, complications etc.) which contain a number of questions itemised at the commencement of each chapter. As such, it is easy to use as a quick reference, or as an in depth explanation of the various aspects of diabetes. The information is very comprehensive and helpful illustrations and tables are included, to clarify and give substance to certain topics.
I found it to be an impressive, all-encompassing work and a useful addition to the diabetes library. The only area I did find a little confused was the various references to self monitoring (fingerprick testing). In some sections it is described as a necessary part of diabetes management for Type 1 and 2, particularly in the early period after diagnosis, but in other places the value of this seems to be given less importance, suggesting that regular HbA1c tests would suffice (Type 2), or suggesting that a person on basal bolus insulin might only need to test once a day (or `up to 4 times a day) once a good level of general control has been achieved. Personally, as a Type 1 diabetic I test a minimum of 4 times a day, usually 6, so this does not appear to reflect the reality of insulin dependence and correct dosage calculation. Apart from this, I would recommend this highly to someone seeking an authoritative and comprehensive reference for diabetes, whether as a person with diabetes, carer, or professional.
The book takes the format of a number of chapters (history, diagnosis, use of medications, insulin, complications etc.) which contain a number of questions itemised at the commencement of each chapter. As such, it is easy to use as a quick reference, or as an in depth explanation of the various aspects of diabetes. The information is very comprehensive and helpful illustrations and tables are included, to clarify and give substance to certain topics.
I found it to be an impressive, all-encompassing work and a useful addition to the diabetes library. The only area I did find a little confused was the various references to self monitoring (fingerprick testing). In some sections it is described as a necessary part of diabetes management for Type 1 and 2, particularly in the early period after diagnosis, but in other places the value of this seems to be given less importance, suggesting that regular HbA1c tests would suffice (Type 2), or suggesting that a person on basal bolus insulin might only need to test once a day (or `up to 4 times a day) once a good level of general control has been achieved. Personally, as a Type 1 diabetic I test a minimum of 4 times a day, usually 6, so this does not appear to reflect the reality of insulin dependence and correct dosage calculation. Apart from this, I would recommend this highly to someone seeking an authoritative and comprehensive reference for diabetes, whether as a person with diabetes, carer, or professional.
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