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Clinical Management of the Child and Teenager with Diabetes

Resource Type

Book

Description

"Written by a Johns Hopkins pediatric endocrinologist and an award-winning medical writer, Clinical Management of the Child and Teenager with Diabetes is a comprehensive and accessible clinical guide to the modern medical management of Type 1 diabetes. Emphasizing the concerns and needs of the child and family, the book is addressed to primary care clinicians, who are increasingly responsible for managing the care of patients with diabetes. With detailed guidelines for establishing a comprehensive patient management plan, this book discusses how to effectively ensure the health and well-being of the child or adolescent with diabetes. The authors cover the basic mechanisms of disease, provide diagnostic and treatment guidelines, describe the spectrum of management options, and offer valuable advice on how to achieve effective communication among parent, child, and members of the health care team."--JHU Press

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adulthood (22+)

Languages

English

ISBN

0801859093

Authors

Leslie Plotnick M.D., Randi Henderson

Publication

1998 The Johns Hopkins University Press

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