
Ramadan and Diabetes 2nd/2022
- PK Jabbar , Gomez , Das , Siddiqui
- 9789390748433
- Knowledge Bridge
- 2nd
- 2022
- 0.4 K.g.
- 164
- Paper Back
- New
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At the outset, the foremost objective of this second edition of the book is to understand the physiology of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan and its varied implications in patients with diabetes. Begins with an introductory chapter followed by the endocrinology of fasting, risk stratification and pre-Ramadan counseling alongside discussing the beneficial effects of Ramadan fasting on health. There are targeted chapters pertaining to the management of type 2 and type 1 diabetes, with an update focusing on the latest guidelines, along with a chapter focusing on dyselectrolytemia in Ramadan. In addition, covers Ramadan fasting in special populations such as children, adolescents, women and elderly. Concludes with dedicated chapters on acute emergencies, management of a diabetic patient with comorbidities, use of newer drugs and technology in the holy month of Ramadan. This book is ready reckoner for diabetologist, physicians and postgraduate students.