“Diabetes is a common condition affecting all aspects of an individual’s life. Associated complications can be costly and have a significant effect on the person's quality of life. With the help and support of nursing staff the condition can be managed. Self-management skills are an essential part of diabetes care for every patient.” (RCN, 2012, Diabetes essentials). Use this guide to find information resources about diabetes including books, reports and journal articles.
Royal College of Nursing (2019) Starting injectable treatments in adults with type 2 diabetes. 3rd edn. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2018) Advanced preparation of insulin syringes for adult patients to administer at home. Guidance for nurses. 3rd edition. London: RCN.
Childs B (2017) Complete nurse's guide to diabetes care. 3rd edn. Arlington: American Diabetes Association.
Dunning T and Sinclair A J (2020) Care of people with diabetes: a manual for healthcare practice. Newark: John Wiley and Sons.
Hilson R (2015) Diabetes care: a practical manual. 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Lamster I (2014) Diabetes mellitus and oral health: an interprofessional approach. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Levy D (2016) Type 1 diabetes. 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Mertig R (2012) Nurses' guide to teaching diabetes self-management. New York: Springer.
Rees, A (2017) Clinical endocrinology and diabetes at a glance. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
Scobie I (2014) Fast facts: diabetes mellitus. Abingdon: Health Press.
Sinclair A and others (eds.) (2017) Diabetes in old age. 4th edn. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
Veves A, Giurini J M and Guzman R J (2019) The diabetic foot: medical and surgical management. 4th edn. Cham: Humana Press.
Wadden T A and Bray G A (2018) Handbook of obesity treatment. New York: Guilford Press.
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Page last updated - 07/08/2020
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