When A Child Has Diabetes - Softcover

Daneman MBBCh FRCPC, Denis; Barrett RN MN CDE, Shaun; Harrington MD PhD FRACP, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0778806138 ISBN 13: 9780778806134

Publisher: Robert Rose, 2018

Synopsis

Updated edition of one of the most highly respected resources on juvenile diabetes, from the Diabetes Team at the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children.

For the parents and caregivers of over 15,000 children diagnosed with diabetes every year, the key to successful diabetes management is to learn as much as possible about juvenile diabetes. Armed with this knowledge, they will be able to improve quality of life for both their children and themselves.

This new edition offers the latest medical expertise, based on current research and standards for diagnosis, and features an even more user-friendly format, case studies, charts and Question and Answer sections. A must-have for anyone caring for a child with diabetes, When a Child Has Diabetes covers the causes of diabetes, current and evolving treatments, blood glucose management, meal planning, associated conditions, strategies for adjustment and much more. With its friendly, approachable style, this comprehensive and supportive guide will help parents and children learn the hands-on skills needed for at-home diabetes care so they can all live happy, healthy lives.

About this title

About the Author:

Denis Daneman, MBBCh, FRCPC, is Professor and Chair Emeritus at the Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, and Paediatricianin-Chief Emeritus at SickKids. He has been involved in diabetes care and research for over 40 years.

Shaun Barrett, RN, MN, CDE, is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at SickKids.

Jennifer Harrington, MD, PhD, FRACP, is an Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto and a Staff Paediatric Endocrinologist at SickKids.

About this edition

• Publisher: Robert Rose
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0778806138
• ISBN 13: 9780778806134
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 240