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Summary
Summary
Hypoglycaemia, leading to confusion and impaired consciousness, is one of the most feared complications of diabetes. Hypoglycaemia in Clinical Diabetes, Second Edition explains the situations in which it arises and how to manage patients to minimize its occurrence. Fully revised and updated, the Second Edition of this practical book addresses all aspects of the clinical management of hypoglycaemia. Features new chapters on hypoglycaemia in Type 2 diabetes, the elderly and nocturnal occurrence, as well as prevention and blood glucose monitoring for detection of hypoglycaemia Edited by two diabetologists with strong international reputations who have made significant contributions to our understanding of hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia in Clinical Diabetes, Second Edition is an invaluable reference source for professionals caring for people with diabetes. The book is relevant for all clinicians who treat type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
Praise for the First Edition:
"I can strongly recommend this excellent book to all clinicians managing care for diabetic persons in everyday practice...." DIABETOLOGIA
"...is extremely comprehensive, well written? highly recommended for those practising clinical diabetes." BRITISH JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
"A fascinating book; essential reading for those who feel they need a greater understanding of the subject." DIETETICS TODAY
Author Notes
Professor Brian M Frier. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Dr B Miles Fisher. Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. ix |
| Contributors | p. xi |
| 1 Normal Glucose Metabolism and Responses to Hypoglycaemia | p. 1 |
| 2 Symptoms of Hypoglycaemia and Effects on Mental Performance and Emotions | p. 25 |
| 3 Frequency, Causes and Risk Factors for Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes | p. 49 |
| 4 Nocturnal Hypoglycaemia | p. 83 |
| 5 Moderators, Monitoring and Management of Hypoglycaemia | p. 101 |
| 6 Counterregulatory Deficiencies in Diabetes | p. 121 |
| 7 Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycaemia | p. 141 |
| 8 Risks of Strict Glycaemic Control | p. 171 |
| 9 Hypoglycaemia in Children with Diabetes | p. 191 |
| 10 Hypoglycaemia in Pregnancy | p. 217 |
| 11 Hypoglycaemia in Type 2 Diabetes and in Elderly People | p. 239 |
| 12 Mortality, Cardiovascular Morbidity and Possible Effects of Hypoglycaemia on Diabetic Complications | p. 265 |
| 13 Long-term Effects of Hypoglycaemia on Cognitive Function and the Brain in Diabetes | p. 285 |
| 14 Living with Hypoglycaemia | p. 309 |
| Index | p. 333 |
