The evidence base for diabetes care [[electronic resource] /] / edited by R. Williams ... [et al.]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910830029403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Chichester, West Sussex ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : J. Wiley, 2010
• ISBN: 1-283-37176-6; 9786613371768; 0-470-68280-9; 0-470-68281-7
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (511 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): WilliamsD. R. R (David Robert Rhys)
• Disciplina: 616.4/62
• Soggetti: Diabetes - Treatment; Evidence-based medicine
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The Evidence Base for Diabetes Care; Contents; List of Contributors; 1 The evidence base for diabetes care; Part 1: Evidence-based definition and classification; 2 Classification of diabetes; 3 Commentary on the classification and diagnosis of diabetes; Part 2: Primary and primordial prevention and early detection; 4 Prevention of type 1 diabetes; 5 Prevention of type 2 and gestational diabetes; 6 The evidence to screen for type 2 diabetes; Part 3: Prevention of complications; 7 The effectiveness of interventions aimed at weight loss and other effects of diet and physical activity in achieving control of diabetes and preventing its complications8 What is the evidence that changing tobacco use reduces the incidence of diabetic complications?; 9 Does intensive glycaemic management reduce morbidity and mortality in type 1 diabetes?; 10 Does intensive glycaemic management reduce morbidity and mortality in type 2 diabetes?; 11 Glycaemic control and other interventions in the treatment of gestational diabetes; 12 Antihypertensive therapy to prevent the cardiovascular complications of diabetes mellitus13 Does treating hyperlipidaemia with medication prevent complications?; 14 Other cardiovascular risk factors; 15 Prevention of the consequences of diabetes - a ; commentary; Part 4: Treatment of established complications; 16 Treatment of diabetic retinopathy; 17 Prevention and treatment of diabetic nephropathy: the role of blood pressure lowering; 18 Treatment of established complications: periodontal disease; 19 Treatment of diabetic neuropathy; 20 Treatment of erectile dysfunction; 21 Cardiac complications and management22 The treatment of established complications: cerebrovascular disease; 23 The management of peripheral arterial disease in patients with type 2 diabetes; 24 Epidemiology of foot ulcers and amputations in people with diabetes: evidence for prevention; Part 5: Self-management, healthcare organization and public policy; 25 What is the evidence that increasing engagement of individuals in self-management improves the processes and outcomes of care?; 26 Delivering care to the population; 27 Cost-effectiveness of interventions for the prevention and control of diabetes28 The role of public policy; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Now in its second edition, The Evidence Base for Diabetes Care has been fully revised and updated to incorporate new evidence from clinical trials. The aim of the book remains the same - to provide treatment recommendations based on the latest research and ensure patients with diabetes receive the best possible care. Designed to be user-friendly, the evidence is displayed in clear tables with accompanying critiques including grading of evidence where appropriate. As well as summarizing the current evidence available for diabetes prevention and care, the contributors highlight areas wh