Medical Management of Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic health condition characterized by the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas. In this condition, the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone that enables sugar to enter cells to produce energy. The major symptoms of type 1 diabetes are dry mouth, upset stomach and vomiting, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurry vision, and frequent infections of skin, urinary tract, vagina, etc. Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test, random blood sugar test, and fasting blood sugar tests are major diagnostic tests used for type 1 diabetes. Its treatment is aimed at keeping blood sugar level under control and includes insulin administration, frequent blood sugar monitoring, eating healthy foods, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the medical management of type 1 diabetes. Its extensive content provides the readers with a thorough understanding of this medical condition. This book will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in the study and management of diabetes at various levels.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CFQ83C9P
• ISBN13: 9798887402512
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: American Medical Publishers
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"