Chapter 1 Introduction
What Is Diabetes?
Epidemiology
Myths About Diabetes
Hope for the Future
What You Can Do

Chapter 2 Pathophysiology of Diabetes
Etiology and Risk Factors
Physiologic Changes
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetic Nephropathy
Neuropathies
Diabetic Retinopathy
Oral Cavity Disease
Biochemical Imbalances
Complications of Pregnancy

Chapter 3 Diagnosis and Screening
Initial Signs and Symptoms
Laboratory Evaluations
Patients Who Should Be Tested
Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes

Chapter 4 Medical Management
Basic Treatment Guidelines
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Blood Glucose Control
Blood Glucose Emergencies
Nutrition and Weight Loss
Smoking
Immunizations
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetic Nephropathy
Neuropathies
Diabetic Retinopathy
Oral Cavity Disease
Pancreas Transplantation

Chapter 5 Dental Patient Management
Patient History and Evaluation
Blood Glucose Precautions
Blood Glucose Emergencies
Drugs That Affect Blood Glucose
Adverse Drug Interactions
Oral Complications of Diabetes
Dentist-Physician Communication

Chapter 6 The Future of Diabetes
Hormonal-Based Treatments
Beta-Cell Transplantation
Vaccine Research
Insulin Developments
DPP-IV Inhibitors
Antibody-Based Treatment
Genetic Research
Ruboxistaurin-Based Treatment
The Progress of Research

Appendix
Definitions
Information Sources
Index
Reference List

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