by Grace Kim (Author)
Traditionally considered an adult disorder, type 2 diabetes in
children has been steadily increasing in the past several years. This
easy-to-read reference presents a succinct overview of
clinically-focused topics covering diagnosis, treatment, management, and
complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus in pediatric patients. An
ideal reference for both pediatric endocrinologists as well as
pediatricians, it’s an excellent overview of this fast-changing and
complex field.
- Covers clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, screening, and other topics related to diagnosis.
- Discusses complications such as hypertension, retinopathy, depression, PCOS, fatty liver, and more.
- Includes information on medications, lifestyle interventions, and surgical treatment.
- Consolidates today’s available information and experience in this timely area into one convenient resource.
