With the current dramatic increase in incidence of diabetes, every nurse will encounter patients with this disease in the course of her or his daily practice. This pocket reference provides a succinct source of useful clinical information to assist with rapid and effective management of the patient with diabetes by the non specialist.

"This book is a treasure trove..." The Nursing Standard

• Introduction to the main clinical features of diabetes
• Key transient issues for the diabetic patient: surgery, pregnancy and travel.
• Written by a multi-disciplinary clinical team
• A practical handbook for the busy professional
• Immediate access to key data
• Portable and almost indestructible format
• In your pocket, or at the work station
• 40 pages; 16cm high x 8.4cm wide
• Overview of management covering:
  o Routine care
  o Acute care
  o Continuing care
  o Complications