As anyone who works in general practice or the community knows, managing diabetes as well as everything else is a superhuman task - especially with treatment guidelines changing all the time. Written by two experts in the field, this book will give you all the support you need for best practice in diabetes care.

This new fourth edition includes commentary on the implementation strategy of the National Service Framework, DESMOND (Diabetes Self-management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed) and the new GP Contract, as well as covering new insights into Type 2 diabetes and how to manage it.

If you are involved in diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, this handy guide is a must for you.

Gives you:

Clear and concise information at a glance - Vital Points highlighted throughout All the information you need in only 112 pages Expert guidance to diabetes care - gives you the confidence to know that your patients are getting the best advice Patient and carer information you can photocopy for patients to take away with them All the vital facts and figures about diabetes, for your information and use