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Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy. Practical Diabetology. 25(1): 34-38. March 2006.

Diabetes is one of a number of diseases that can affect the autonomic control of the heart and the vascular system. This article discusses the known forms of cardiac autonomic dysfunction and their clinical manifestations, with emphasis on diabetes-associated cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN). The authors review the clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis, prevalence and implications, diagnosis, and monitoring and patient care management. CAN should be considered in all patients with diabetes who have peripheral neuropathy or other forms of autonomic neuropathy, or in those who exhibit no respiratory variation of heart rate during physical examination. The symptom of CAN that most affects everyday life is orthostatic hypertension and lightheadedness; these can be treated with certain drugs, and steps to prevent salt and fluid loss. 2 figures. 4 tables. 4 references.

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Cheating Destiny: Living with Diabetes, America’s Biggest Epidemic. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. 2006. 307 p.

This book offers a comprehensive look at the diabetes epidemic that combines history, reporting, advocacy, and patient memoir. The author offers revealing views of the diabetes subculture, the urge toward secrecy that many people with diabetes feel, the glycemic roller-coaster they constantly ride, and the remarkable perseverance required for survival. The author is a journalist and best-selling author who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 29 years; his brother is a diabetologist who also has type 1 diabetes, as does the author’s son, recently diagnosed at age 5. The author describes the science behind the disorder, the impact of diabetes care on the economy and on society, the history of diabetes care and insulin, research that supports the use of tight metabolic control to prevent complications, the psychosocial aspects of living with diabetes, the perspective of parents caring for children with diabetes, and alternative models of health care. The author uses numerous, real-life examples to illustrate the concepts under discussion. The book concludes with a lengthy bibliography and subject index.

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Diabetes And Driving. IN: Katsilambros, N., et al. Diabetes in Clinical Practice: Questions and Answers From Case Studies. Somerset, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 2006. pp 311-318.

This chapter on diabetes and driving is from a book that deals with various aspects of diabetes in clinical practice, presented in the form of questions concerning diabetes diagnosis, management, and therapy, all based on real-life case studies. Topics covered include assessing driving risks in patients with diabetes, who should advise patients about driving, pregnancy and an increased risk of hypoglycemia, hypoglycemia unawareness and its impact on driving safety, and European and British guidelines for commercial drivers with diabetes. The chapter presents four detailed case studies, with relevant questions posed and answered. Readers are walked through the diagnostic and patient care management process for the case studies presented. One table summarizes the British regulations on the driving licenses of individuals with diabetes mellitus. 1 table. 8 references.

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Diabetes And Old Age. IN: Katsilambros, N., et al. Diabetes in Clinical Practice: Questions and Answers From Case Studies. . Somerset, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 2006. pp 147-158.

This chapter on diabetes in patients older than 65 is from a book that deals with various aspects of diabetes in clinical practice, presented in the form of questions concerning diabetes diagnosis, management, and therapy, all based on real-life case studies. Topics covered include the frequency of diabetes mellitus (DM) in older adults, the etiology of DM development in older adults, the consequences of DM in older adults, chronic complications of DM, and general and specific patient care management approaches. The author notes that the appropriate targets for the management of DM and its various complications in older patients are not the same for all patients. In general, health care providers must consider the life expectancy of the patient, the ability and willingness of the patient and his or her family to follow the health care team’s advice, financial and other resources, and the presence of other coexistent medical problems. The chapter presents three case studies, which are individually discussed, and relevant questions are posed and answered. Readers are walked through the diagnostic and patient care management processes for the case studies presented. 7 references.

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Diabetes And the Young. IN: Katsilambros, N., et al. Diabetes in Clinical Practice: Questions and Answers From Case Studies. Somerset, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 2006. pp 141-146.

This chapter on diabetes and the young is from a book that deals with various aspects of diabetes in clinical practice, presented in the form of questions concerning diabetes diagnosis, management, and therapy, all based on real-life case studies. Topics covered include the psychosocial consequences of receiving a diagnosis of a chronic disease, the process of adjusting to a diagnosis of diabetes in a child or adolescent, parent-child interactions and sharing of self-care, and coping with changes of adolescence. Parent and patient education strategies should cover insulin injections, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), nutrition, exercise, and rules for days of acute illness. The chapter presents five case studies, which are individually discussed, and relevant questions are posed and answered. Readers are walked through the diagnostic and patient care management processes for the case studies presented. 2 references.

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Diabetes in Clinical Practice: Questions And Answers From Case Studies. Somerset, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 2006. 467 p.

This book deals with various aspects of diabetes in clinical practice, presented in the form of questions concerning diabetes diagnosis, management, and therapy, all based on real-life case studies. The book offers 30 chapters, beginning with an introduction to diabetes and followed by topics including the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, glycemic control, hypoglycemic, diabetic coma, surgery in diabetes, acute illness in diabetes, diabetes and exercise, diabetes and pregnancy, diabetes and the young, diabetes and old age, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, microangiopathy in diabetes, diabetic foot, skin disorders in diabetes, sexual function in diabetes, musculoskeletal system and diabetes, infections in diabetes, hypertension and diabetes, lipids and diabetes, diabetes and driving, diabetes and travel, nutrition, oral medications, insulin, new therapies, and the prevention of diabetes. Each chapter presents three to six case studies, which are individually discussed, and relevant questions are posed and answered. Each chapter concludes with a list of references for further reading. Some chapters are illustrated with black-and-white photographs. A detailed subject index concludes the text.

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Diabetes, Psychiatric Disorders, and the Metabolic Effects of Antipsychotic Medications. Clinical Diabetes. 24(1): 18-24. Winter 2006.

Antipsychotic medications, widely used to treat a variety of psychiatric conditions, are also associated with diabetes. This article explores the complex relationship among psychiatric disorders, antipsychotic medications, and risk factors for metabolic syndrome and diabetes (including obesity, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemias). The authors focus on the atypical, or second-generation, antipsychotics and their current uses. They examine the relationship between diabetes and two of the most frequent indications for use of these medications, schizophrenia and the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. One section discusses the importance of screening for diabetes among patients taking atypical antipsychotics; for example, many patients with schizophrenia may have diabetes, elevated lipids, and hypertension and be unaware of it. The authors conclude that diabetes risk reduction, including nutritional and physical activity counseling, control of blood pressure, lowering of cholesterol and triglyceride levels, weight loss, and increased physical activity, can have a positive impact on both diabetes and the psychiatric illnesses and can be successfully utilized in patients with schizophrenia. 2 tables. 55 references.

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Diabetes. IN: Blueprint for Men's Health: A Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. June 2006. pp. 39-40.

This chapter on diabetes is from a booklet that reviews a wide spectrum of health issues, focusing on health promotion and prevention for men. In this chapter, the author reviews the basics of diabetes, a condition characterized by a lack of enough insulin to handle the normal blood glucose resulting from digestion. The chapter covers type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diagnostic approaches, the symptoms of diabetes and which symptoms should trigger a visit to a health care provider, risk factors for diabetes, and living a healthy life while managing diabetes. The keys to prevention and treatment of diabetes include weight loss, blood pressure control, exercise, and a healthy, balanced diet. Readers are encouraged to talk with their health care provider about any concerns they may have in these areas.

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Diabetic Coma. IN: Katsilambros, N., et al. Diabetes in Clinical Practice: Questions and Answers From Case Studies. Somerset, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 2006. pp 81-92.

This chapter on diabetic coma is from a book that deals with various aspects of diabetes in clinical practice, presented in the form of questions concerning diabetes diagnosis, management, and therapy, all based on real-life case studies. Topics covered include a definition of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), the diagnosis and treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar nonketotic hyperglycemic coma (HNKHC) and how it is diagnosed and treated, the risks for developing HNKHC, and lactic acidosis. The chapter presents three case studies, which are individually discussed, and relevant questions are posed and answered. Readers are walked through the diagnostic and patient care management processes for the case studies presented. 5 references.

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Diabetic Eye Disease: An Educator's Guide (en ingles y espanol). Bethesda, MD: National Eye Institute. 2006. (CD-ROM)

Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the United States. With early detection and timely treatment, diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy) can be controlled. The key is to get a dilated eye exam at least once a year. This CD-ROM program, which includes both English and Spanish language versions, offers patient education tools for health professionals and community-based educators who work with people who have diabetes. Topics covered include the importance of vision care, the risks of diabetes to vision, who tends to develop diabetic retinopathy, how diabetes damages the eyes and causes vision loss, why the dilated eye exam is so important, what to expect during and after a dilated eye exam, steps to take to protect one’s vision, treatment strategies for diabetic retinopathy (notably laser surgery), and low vision training options. The program reminds readers to take their medications, reach and maintain a healthy weight, add exercise to their daily routine, control their blood sugar, and stop smoking. The CD features modules patients can use on their own, a PowerPoint slide presentation, and English and Spanish presentations that can be printed in PDF format. The web site address for National Eye Institute programs is provided (www.nei.nih.gov).

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