Chapter I Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter II Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter III Laboratory Tests and Monitoring

Chapter IV Insulin and Oral Antidiabetic Agents

Chapter V The Diabetic Diet

Chapter VI Diabetic Foot and Wound Conditions and Treatment

Chapter VII Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter VIII The Family and Diabetes

Chapter IX Coping With Diabetes

References

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