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Written by Washington University residents, fellows, and endocrine faculty, this handbook is ideal for students, housestaff, and fellows involved in inpatient and outpatient endocrinology consults. It presents practical approaches to endocrine disorders commonly seen in consultation, with emphasis on key components of evaluation and treatment. This Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment, and drug dosing. New chapters cover obesity, vitamin D deficiency, autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes, and endocrine disorders in HIV/AIDS. Key points are bulleted for easy reference and clinical pearls are highlighted in bold-faced type. The Washington ManualĀ® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.
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Medical Management of Type 2 Diabetes provides health care providers with all of the answers to their questions about implementing scientifically proven clinical care for their patients with type 2 diabetes. As type 2 diabetes continues its disturbing rise in prevalence worldwide, there is an increasing need to study the disease and describe successful treatment regimens. There are several options for treatment, including oral medications, diet and lifestyle modification, and insulin therapy. Knowing which treatment method to select for a patient and how to apply it relies on several clinical guidelines that are updated every year by the American Diabetes Association. This new edition features: Details on the newest agents for the treatment of type 2 diabetes Expanded information on pharmacological intervention Updated data on chronic and acute complications The latest standards of medical care from the American Diabetes Association This essential resource will enhance the clinical knowledge of type 2 diabetes and bolster the skills necessary to care for patients with diabetes.