An Atlas of Diabetes Mellitus 3rd Edition by Ian Scobie ISBN 9780429158070 042915807X

Diabetes mellitus is an extremely common disease that is reaching epidemic proportions owing to major increases in the incidence of obesity and the propensity for a sedentary life. The need for physicians to familiarize themselves with all forms of diabetes is essential and the Atlas of Diabetes Mellitus goes a long way toward making the task easie

An Atlas of Diabetes Mellitus 3rd Edition Table of contents:

1. Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus

• Overview of Diabetes Types: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes
• Global Epidemiology and Public Health Impact
• Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus
• The Role of Genetics in Diabetes Development

2. Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes

• Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes
• Diagnostic Tests: Fasting Blood Glucose, HbA1c, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
• Screening for Diabetes in High-Risk Populations
• Differential Diagnosis of Diabetes

3. Clinical Features and Complications of Diabetes

• Symptoms and Early Signs of Diabetes
• Acute Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
• Long-Term Complications: Microvascular and Macrovascular Complications
• Impact of Diabetes on Organs: Heart, Kidney, Eyes, and Nerves

4. Pathophysiology and Mechanisms of Diabetes

• Insulin Resistance and Impaired Insulin Secretion
• The Role of the Pancreas and Beta Cells
• Obesity and Its Contribution to Diabetes Development
• Inflammation and the Immune System in Diabetes

5. Monitoring and Managing Blood Glucose

• Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG)
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
• Target Blood Glucose Levels and Goals
• Managing Variability in Blood Glucose

6. Pharmacological Management of Diabetes

• Insulin Therapy: Types, Administration, and Adjustments
• Oral Antidiabetic Medications: Classes and Mechanisms of Action
• Newer Therapies in Diabetes: GLP-1 Agonists, SGLT2 Inhibitors, and DPP-4 Inhibitors
• Insulin Pump Therapy and Continuous Insulin Infusion

7. Lifestyle Modifications and Non-Pharmacological Management

• The Role of Diet in Diabetes Management
• Exercise and Physical Activity for Diabetes Control
• Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery
• Smoking Cessation and Alcohol Consumption

8. Managing Diabetes in Special Populations

• Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
• Diabetes During Pregnancy: Gestational Diabetes and Preconception Counseling
• Diabetes in Older Adults: Challenges and Management
• Diabetes in Ethnically Diverse Populations

9. Diabetic Complications and Their Management

• Retinopathy: Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• Nephropathy: Early Detection and Management of Kidney Disease
• Neuropathy: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment Strategies
• Cardiovascular Risk and Management in Diabetes
• Diabetic Foot Disease: Prevention, Treatment, and Wound Care

10. Psychological and Social Aspects of Diabetes

• Psychological Impact of Diabetes Diagnosis
• Diabetes and Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders
• Coping Strategies and Support Systems for People with Diabetes
• Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME)

11. Diabetes in the Emergency Setting

• Acute Diabetic Emergencies: Hypoglycemia and Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• Management of Severe Hyperglycemia and Diabetic Comas
• Hospitalization Protocols for Diabetic Patients

12. Advances in Diabetes Research and Future Therapies

• New Insulin Formulations and Delivery Systems
• Gene Therapy and Stem Cell Research in Diabetes
• Artificial Pancreas and Closed-Loop Systems
• Immunotherapy and the Future of Type 1 Diabetes Management

13. Case Studies in Diabetes Management

• Real-World Clinical Case Scenarios
• Approaches to Complex Diabetes Management
• Managing Coexisting Conditions in Diabetes Patients

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