Type 2 Diabetes Explained (A Guide for Patients and Carers)

When there's a problem, what people want most of all is information, and this is especially true if the problem is a medical one. Doctors sometimes just don't have the time to answer all questions in detail, so patients and their families often turn to additional sources of information; increasingly this is the internet. It is certainly a great resource, but the lay public has no way of knowing whether the information it contains is relevant, authoritative and up to date.
This new addition to the acclaimed EXPLAINED series aims to fill this need. It has been written by a Consultant Physician who has specialized in diabetes for many years.
The book deals with Type 2 diabetes, and explains what it is, how it is diagnosed, its symptoms, causes and complications, and discusses in detail the various treatment options that are available. There are also chapters on Commonly Asked Questions, and Case Studies, as well as a discussion of new and likely future treatments. A final chapter provides a list of useful websites and self-help groups.
Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition, but the author has created a text that is clear and concise. It is essential reading for all patients with newly-diagnosed or established Type 2 diabetes and their families. Primary care workers will also find much useful information in its pages.