Type 2 diabetes, associated with obesity, is today the most common form of diabetes. It is also associated with a number of other cardiovascular risk factors which constitute the metabolic syndrome. Effective management of 'diabesity' is crucial to the reduction of morbidity and…
Diabetes and obesity are two of the most pressing health problems in the developed world, each labelled as an 'epidemic'. It will address the management of obesity and diabetes in practical terms useful to clinicians, nurses and all healthcare professionals.
This book provides health professionals with sound clinical advice on management of the obese patient admitted into hospital. It addresses all aspects of the patient's care, as well as serving as a resource to facilitate the management of services, use of clinical information, a…