CDIC TEXT BOOK OF PEDIATRIC DIABETES

This book is a guide to the diagnosis and management of diabetes in children. Beginning with an overview of the disease and the effect of Type 1 diabetes on the growth and development of children the next chapter explains clinical examination and laboratory investigations. The following sections provide in depth discussion on pharmacological and non-pharmacological managements techniques and acute and chronic complications. The book concludes with the treatment of diabetes in special cases such as in neonates and infants and a final section cover miscellaneous topics including genetics of Type 1 diabetes and educational material for patients and their parents. This comprehensive text has been written in association with the Changing Diabetes® in Children (CDiC) program providing care and life-saving medication for children with Type 1 diabetes in low and middle-income countries. Key points Comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of diabetes in childrenCovers both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methodsIncludes discussion on special cases such as diabetes in neonates and infantsWritten in association with the CDiC program