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Despite decades of scientific advances, the very functioning of our bodies remains misunderstood. In Burn, evolutionary biologist, Herman Pontzer offers pioneering research that provides a refreshing insight on the science of the human metabolism. Interweaving both anthropologica...l observations and anecdote, Pontzer provides an accessible understanding of biology, encouraging us to rethink our understanding of the metabolism and, in decoding its complexities, truly understand how we can make our bodies thrive.
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Presents scientific principles, empirical approaches, and practical considerations for designing industrial downstream bioprocesses for various classes of biomolecules. This work provides experimental design strategies and guidelines for developing application-specific process sc...ale bioseparations.
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Focusing on developments in energy conversion, this volume features applications with the capacity to transform the entire energy economy. It is intended for those involved in the chemical, material science and engineering fields of power generation.
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With contributions from expert physicians, diabetes educators, and dieticians, Nutritional Strategies for the Diabetic/Prediabetic Patient addresses all aspects of nutrition in adult diabetic and prediabetic patients. It provides an introduction to diabetes prevention and discuss...es special topics such as dietary supplements, wound healing, a
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An updated edition providing students of veterinary medicine and animal science with a concise and practical textbook specifically for endocrinology and reproduction in domestic animals.
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Pregnancy complicated by preexisting diabetes can be managed through expert protocols and patient partnerships. Based on the new American Diabetes Association recommendations, this revised edition widely expands on the fourth edition. Topics include: pre-pregnancy counseling, con...traception, psychological impact, morning sickness, nutritional management, insulin, diagnostic testing and surveillance, gestational diabetes, neonatal care of infants, and postpartum follow-up.
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Being diagnosed with diabetes, no longer means giving up an active life. New technology, such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, can help people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes stay active and flexible and maintain healthy attitudes and lifestyles. Designed to... mimic the action of the pancreas, insulin pumps are small, pager-sized devices that infuse insulin under the skin based on programmed rates. Not only does this eliminate the need for injections, it also allows for small amounts of insulin to to be released throughout the day, and large amounts to be administered at meals based on what's being eaten. When paired with a continuous glucose monitor, which provides a continuous readout of glucose levels, users can enjoy accurate, tight glucose control that provides much greater flexibility and freedom than the old check-and-inject method. Dr. Francine Kaufman's Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring explains the advances in glucose management, and thoroughly discusses the technology, as well as the physical and psychological aspects of diabetes care. It provides a comprehensive medical approach toward diabetes management and pump therapy with an appreciation of the real-life challenges and frustrations faced every day by people with diabetes.
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Rather than providing lengthy explanations on nutrition and meal planning, this book cuts right to the point, directly answering the 21 most common questions and issues that people with diabetes ask about their nutrition. Most questions are answered in a single page, cutting thro...ugh the confusion and getting right to business. Written by two nutri
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Approximately 11% of adults in the United States have diabetes and globally the number of people with diabetes exceeds 345 million. As the number of patients with diabetes, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, increases annually, it is not surprising that the number of patients with d...iabetes who are admitted to the hospital also increases. Patients with diabetes may be admitted to the hospital due to acute or chronic complications of diabetes, but they are more often hospitalized for other medical or surgical problems. The fact that they have diabetes becomes a significant co-morbidity that may affect the outcome of their hospitalization. Once in the hospital, patients with diabetes or hyperglycemia may be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, require urgent or elective surgery, enteral or parenteral nutrition, intravenous insulin infusion, or therapies that impact significantly on glycemic control (e.g., steroids). Because many clinical outcomes are influenced by the degree of glycemic control, knowledge of the best practice in inpatient diabetes management is extremely important. The field of inpatient management of diabetes and hyperglycemia has grown substantially in the last several years. This body of knowledge is summarized in this book, so it can reach the audience of hospitalists, endocrinologists, nurses and other team members who take care of hospitalized patients with diabetes and hyperglycemia.
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The Diabetes Ready Reference for Nurse Practitioners is a handy reference for nurse practitioners and all health care professionals who are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and general care of patients with diabetes and the numerous chronic conditions associated with the... disease. Based on the popular American Diabetes Association (ADA) reference book, The Diabetes Ready Reference for Health Professionals, ADA worked in partnership with the American Academy of Nurse Pratictioners to create a powerful and easy-to-use reference that provides on-the-spot answers and information for health care professionals who have many patients with diabetes and prediabetes and less time to devote to them. In an easy-to-use bullet list format the guidebook covers: Pathophysiology Diagnosis Admission Guidelines Monitoring Oral Medications Insulin Medication Effects Hypo-/Hyperglycemia Chronic Complications Illness Hospitalization and Surgery Self-Mangement Education Medical Nutriton Therapy Physical Activity Foot Care In addition, the guidebook has a glossary of important terms, and a bibliography. This critical, pertinent information&mdashcompiled by hospital-based diabetes care experts&mdashis essential for physicians, nurses, or other health professionals who care for patients with diabetes. All proceeds are used to further the American Diabetes Association's mission to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
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