Diabetes Secrets, 1st Edition

By: Michael T. McDermott, MD; Edited by Jennifer M. Trujillo, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, BC-ADM

ISBN: 9780323792622

Pub Date: March 9, 2022

Reviewed By:  Maria Aguilera, MD (Cook County Health)

Description  

This book presents up-to-date information regarding the classification, pathophysiology, diagnosis, monitoring, and overall management of diabetes, as well as new technology available for treatment. The book’s question-and-answer format makes it very interactive, while easy-to-follow algorithms and well-illustrated figures help with the learning process. 

Purpose  

The book’s purpose is to provide a comprehensive yet easy-to-navigate tool with all the information necessary to manage diabetes in an integrated manner. It also gives a perspective on how diabetes is managed in other parts of the world and all the social disparities that take place when managing diabetic patients. 

Audience  

This book is intended for physicians of all levels of education, from medical students to endocrinologists. It even intends to provide information for patients as well. The authors are known for their extensive experience and research in diabetes and metabolism disorders. 

Features  

This book covers the up-to-date knowledge regarding classification, diagnosis, and overall management of diabetes. It presents its contents in a question-and-answer format that makes the reading process more interactive. The carbohydrate counting and precise insulin dosing and continuous glucose monitoring interpretation sections provide practice cases that are similar to real patient encounters. 

Assessment   

Given the extensive knowledge available regarding diabetes, this book highlights the most important, up-to-date information as a whole, providing an easy-to-access resource for physicians of all levels. 

©Doody’s Review Service, 2022, Maria Aguilera, MD (Cook County Health)

Doody’s Score: 94 – 4 Stars!

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