Care of Older People with Diabetes: A Manual for Healthcare Practice
Deliver the best possible care to older patients with diabetes with the trusted Care of Older People with Diabetes: A Manual for Healthcare Practice, now available at Books Hub PK. This practical and evidence-based manual is an essential resource for doctors, nurses, diabetes educators, geriatricians, and all healthcare professionals involved in the management of diabetes in older adults.
With the global rise in life expectancy, the number of older people living with diabetes continues to grow rapidly. This manual addresses the unique challenges and considerations that come with managing diabetes in aging populations, where multiple comorbidities, frailty, cognitive decline, and medication complexities often make care more demanding.
Care of Older People with Diabetes provides clear, practical guidance on how to assess, plan, and deliver individualized diabetes care for elderly patients in hospitals, clinics, residential care, and community settings. It covers key topics such as diabetes screening and diagnosis in older age, appropriate glucose targets, medication management, hypoglycemia prevention, nutritional support, physical activity, and the importance of multidisciplinary care.
Special attention is given to balancing treatment goals with quality of life, respecting patient autonomy, and minimizing the risks of overtreatment and medication side effects. The manual also highlights practical strategies for managing common complications such as foot problems, infections, cardiovascular risks, and cognitive decline in older people with diabetes.
Each chapter includes evidence-based recommendations, clear care pathways, and real-world case studies that illustrate best practice. Practical checklists and tips help healthcare providers apply guidelines confidently and adapt them to the individual needs of each older patient.
Whether you are a family physician, nurse practitioner, geriatric specialist, diabetes educator, or caregiver, Care of Older People with Diabetes: A Manual for Healthcare Practice is an indispensable resource for improving patient outcomes and promoting healthy aging with diabetes.
Key Features:
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Practical, evidence-based guide for managing diabetes in older adults
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Covers screening, diagnosis, medication management, nutrition, and exercise
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Focus on safe, individualized care that promotes quality of life
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Includes real-life case studies, care pathways, and checklists
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Written by experienced healthcare professionals and diabetes specialists
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Ideal for doctors, nurses, educators, geriatricians, and care teams
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