Diabetes Care for the Older Patient: A Practical Handbook

Hawthorne, Gillian

The management of older people with diabetes requires careful attention to the specific needs of this age group. This practical handbook addresses the issues surrounding the care of older diabetic patients, including dementia, frailty, depression and cardiovascular risk. Intended for day-to-day use in clinical practice, each chapter closes with a list of salient practical points in the clinical management of older patients with diabetes. Concisely written by authorities in the field, this book is a valuable resource for all those involved in the diabetes care of older people .

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2011-09-28

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780857294609

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-85729-461-6

Dimensions: cm xcm

Pages: 175