Diseases & Physical Ailments, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine 

Highly Commended (Endocrinology category), BMA Awards 2005This new volume in the popular "Your Questions Answered" series uses a question-and-answer format to provide easy access to hands-on guidance on the management of diabetes. Its succinct, practical coverage explores the latest evidence-based practice guidelines and their interpretation. Case vignettes illustrate the clinical relevance of the material.Includes case vignettes that demonstrate the practical application of the topics and guidelines discussed. Examines evidence-based practice guidelines and their interpretation in everyday patient care, clarifying why these guidelines suggest certain approaches and indicating when strict adherence may not be the best policy. Features the expertise of two experienced diabetes specialists who have been exposed to a wide range of different diabetic problems over many years. Covers both common and uncommon issues. Offers useful information on professional societies and guidelines, diagnostic criteria, journals, web sites, and patient resources. Presents answers to patients' most frequently asked questions. - from Amzon