Pediatric Diabetes

by Ram K. Menon (Editor), Mark A. Sperling (Editor)

Overview

Pediatric Diabetes addresses issues solely related to diabetes in children and adolescents by integrating contemporary scientific developments with practical management. Written by leaders in the field of pediatric diabetes with extensive practical knowledge of day-to-day management of children with diabetes mellitus, this book:

-Provides contemporary knowledge regarding the causes of this disease and its current treatment and other management strategies.

-Includes a comprehensive discussion of each topic, sufficient to provide the serious reader with up-to-date information.

-Is intended for the professional taking care of children with diabetes mellitus and the student seriously interested in this subject.

-Addresses professionals including physicians, physician assistants, nurse educators, dieticians and sub-specialists in renal, eye, skin disease, cystic fibrosis, and psychology.

-Will be particularly useful for the specialist and those in specialist training fields related to childhood diabetes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402075575
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	11/30/2003
Series:	Menon, Pediatric Diabetes
Edition description:	2003
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.36(d)

Table of Contents

1. Genetics of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.- 2. Immunology of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.- 3. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents.- 4. MODY Syndromes.- 5. Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes.- 6. Diabetes in the Developing Countries.- 7. Diabetes in South East Asia.- 8. Lipoatrophic Diabetes Mellitus.- 9. Neonatal Diabetes.- 10. Diabetic Ketoacidosis.- 11. Insulin Therapy and Outpatient Management of Diabetis Mellitus.- 12. Insulin Pump Therapy.- 13. Education.- 14. Nutrition in Childhood Diabetes Mellitus.- 15. Adolescents with Diabetes Mellitus.- 16. The DCCT and its Implications for Management of Diabetes in Children and Adolescents.- 17. Hypogkyemia in Children with Diabetes Mellitus.- 18. Diabetic Nephropathy.- 19. Diabetic Retinopathy.- 20. Dermatological Issues in a Child with Diabetes Mellitus.- 21. Psychological Issues in Childhood Diabetes Mellitus.