Medical Management of Diabetes and Heart Disease (Clinical Guides to Medical Management)

Medical Management of Diabetes and Heart Disease (Clinical Guides to Medical Management) Review

This state-of-the-art reference details current and effective symptom-specific strategies for the diagnosis and management of diabetic patients-emphasizing the exploration of therapeutic options available for the treatment of accelerated coronary complications associated with diabetes. Addresses the pathophysiology underlying advanced heart disease and outlines treatments to impede progression in type 2 diabetic patients. Medical Management of Diabetes and Heart Disease contains the newest discoveries in · the relationship between diabetes and coronary illnesses · type 1 and type 2 diabetes · risk factors in diabetic patients for progressive heart disease · detection and diagnosis of insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus · nonpharmacological treatment and features the latest therapies in the treatment of coronary illnesses in diabetic subjects with · stable and unstable angina · acute myocardial infarction · congestive heart failure · percutaneous coronary intervention · coronary surgery With over 700 references and the contributions of more than 20 world-renowned experts, Medical Management of Diabetes and Heart Disease is an invaluable reference for primary care, family practice, and internal medicine physicians; cardiologists; cardiothoracic surgeons; endocrinologists; physician assistants; nurse practitioners; and medical students in these disciplines.

The Buena Salud Guide to Diabetes and Your Life: A National Alliance for Hispanic Health Book (Buena Salud Guides)

The Buena Salud Guide to Diabetes and Your Life: A National Alliance for Hispanic Health Book (Buena Salud Guides) Review

Available in both English and Spanish-language editions, The Buena Salud™ Guides present the best in health advice and cutting-edge science, with real-life stories featured throughout. Written by the president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the books are thoroughly reviewed by a panel of leading health experts and medical professionals.

Featuring the stories of people and families living with diabetes—a condition that has touched the lives of most Hispanic families—this concise guide explains everything readers need to know, including the fact that diabetes is not inevitable.

The Buena Salud™ Guide to Diabetes and Your Life discusses:
* the factors that contribute to developing diabetes and how to prevent it
* the types and evolving definition of diabetes
* how the endocrine and immune systems function
* the impact of the environment on diabetes
* treatment options including medication and realistic lifestyle and diet changes

Special sections include information on: the Top 20 things your health care provider may say (and what it really means) * key questions for your health provider * understanding test results * tools for good health and prevention * the best of the Internet * other resources for living well with diabetes.