The Medical Library Association guide to finding out about diabetes :
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[Book]
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the best print and electronic resources /
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Dana L. Ladd and Alyssa Altshuler
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xii, 323 pages ;
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23 cm
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Medical Library Association guides
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Part I: Basic resources for getting started -- Essentials -- Type 1 diabetes -- Type 2 diabetes -- Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes prevention -- Gestational diabetes -- Children and diabetes. Part II: Diabetes management resources -- Drug therapy -- Healthy diet and meal planning -- Physical activity -- Complementary and alternative medicine -- Clinical trials. Part III: Life with diabetes -- Collaborating with the health care team -- Support -- Legal, insurance, and financial issues -- Life outside the home -- Travel concerns. Part IV: Related health complications and care resources -- Foot, skin, and gum problems -- Diabetic retinopathy -- Cardiovascular complications -- Mental health issues -- Diabetic neuropathy -- Diabetic nephropathy -- Gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) -- Ketoacidosis -- Sexual and urological problems
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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For the more than 26 million Americans diagnosed with or affected by diabetes, having accurate information on the disease is crucial. But the sheer volume of information available can be daunting for patients and caregivers alike. This comprehensive guide provides librarians and library users with background on key diabetes concepts, encompassing reliable print and electronic resources, including hard-to-find periodicals and audiovisual sources