Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Guide to the Pattern Approach, Sixth Edition

The sixth edition of Management of Diabetes offers clear and concise explanations of the disease process, newly revised guidelines for the use of complementary and alternative therapies, and a guide for developing an educational program. The new edition also further differentiates treatment and management strategies for various age groups. Guthrie and Guthrie also stress the importance of self-management of diabetes, educating the patient on controlling acute and chronic complications of the disease. The book contains reproducible forms, protocols, and guides for managing diabetes, including:

• Nutrition questionnaires
• Meal patterns comparing exchanges
• Carb Counting and Calorie Points
• Sample Calorie Point Distributions
• Exercise Log
• Intake Assessment Guide
• Clinical Practice Recommendations
• A guide to the "pattern approach"