ABC of diabetes.

Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell/BMJ, 2010.

viii, 104 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 28 cm.

6th ed. /

Rev. ed. of: ABC of diabetes / Peter J. Watkins. 5th ed. 2003.

Diagnosing diabetes -- Types of diabetes -- Helping people live with diabetes -- Early detection and prevention of diabetes -- Cardiovascular disease -- Management of blood glucose in type 2 diabetes -- Hyperglycaemic emergencies and management of diabetes in hospital -- Insulin therapy -- Hypoglycaemia -- Self-management of diabetes -- Surveillance for complications -- Kidney disease in diabetes -- Eye disease in diabetes -- The diabetic foot -- Diabetic neuropathy -- Psychological issues related to diabetes care -- Diabetes and pregnancy -- Organisation of diabetes care in general practice -- New and emerging therapies for diabetes -- Support for people living with diabetes.

Includes bibliographical references and index.