Index


Foreword
Introduction
Endorsement
Definition, epid., etc.
·	Epidemiology
·	Diagnosis
·	Classification
·	Type 2 diabetes
·	Characteristics
·	Diseases of endocrine pancreas and other genetic syndromes
Phases of diabetes
·	Prediabetes
	-	Immunological and genetic markers
·	Presentation
·	Partial remission phase
·	Permanent total insulin dependency
Diabetes education
·	Universal principles
·	Content of education program
·	Education and age group
·	Mode of education and resources
·	Educational holidays and camps
Outpatient care
·	The diabetes care team
·	Clinic visits
·	Annual review
·	Transition to adult clinics
·	Record-keeping and information services
·	Out of clinic activities
Metabolic control
·	Assessment of glycemic control
·	Monitoring of BG
·	Monitoring of urine glucose
·	Monitoring of urinary ketones
·	Glycated hemoglobin
·	Targets
·	Fructosamine and other glycated products
·	Record-keeping
Insulin
·	Insulin formulation and species
·	Insulin concentrations
·	Storage of insulin
·	Injection sites
·	Problems with injections
·	Insulin absorption
·	Administration of insulin
	-	Injection technique
	-	Devices for insulin delivery
·	Insulin regimens
·	Principles of insulin therapy
	-	Frequently used regimens
	-	Insulin dose adjustments
·	Dawn phenomenon
Nutrition
·	Aims of nutritional management
·	Nutritional support, education and advice
·	Main nutritional recommendations and food guide pyramid
·	Energy balance
·	Guidelines on food components
·	Meal planning and review
·	Special groups, events and problems
·	Education, training, audit and research
Diabetic ketoacidosis
·	Definition
·	Emergency assessment
·	Resuscitation
·	Clinical observations and monitoring
·	Rehydration and insulin management
·	Monitoring progress
·	Complications
·	Recurrent DKA
·	Algorithm
Diabetes and illness
·	Sick day management
·	Infections associated with hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
·	Definition
·	Grading of severity
·	Predisposing factors
·	Consequences
	-	Brain dysfunction
	-	Nocturnal hypoglycemia
·	Exercise and hypoglycemia
·	Prevention
·	Treatment
Psychological issues
·	Social and financial provision
·	Nursery, school and college
Adolescence
·	Optimal care of the adolescent with diabetes
·	Pre-pregnancy counseling
·	Alcohol, smoking, drugs
·	Employment
·	Contraception
Complications
·	Diabetic eye disease
	-	Retinopathy
	-	Recommended screening procedures
·	Diabetic kidney disease
	-	Microalbuminuria
	-	Microalbuminuria screening
·	Diabetic nerve disease
·	Macrovascular complications
Other complications
·	Autoimmune disorders
·	Thyroid disease
	-	Hypothyroidism
	-	Thyrotoxicosis
·	Celiac disease
·	Other autoimmune associations
·	Skin conditions
·	Feet
·	Limited joint mobility
·	Dental problems
Surgery
·	Elective surgery
·	Emergency surgery
	-	Minor procedures requiring fasting
Summary of care
Declarations
·	ISPAD declaration of KOS
·	St Vincent Declaration