The Oxford Handbook of Diabetes Nursing has been fully reviewed and updated for its second
edition. This practical pocket-sized guide serves as an update to support knowledge for
contemporaneous holistic and gold standards of care in diabetes. Written by experienced
diabetes practitioners the focus is on adult diabetes care across all settings to include
primary community and inpatient diabetes care. There is a wealth of evidenced based
practical guidance delivered in the easy-to-read quick reference Oxford Handbook format. New
chapters include psychological issues in people living with diabetes female health in
diabetes the perioperative management of diabetes and technology for insulin delivery and
glucose monitoring. Other chapters cover areas which have developed over more recent years such
as type 2 diabetes prevention the remission of type 2 diabetes cardio-renal protection
frailty assessment and multiple long-term conditions with a comprehensive section on insulin
to include advice on insulin types devices safety and best practice technique. Many chapters
include associated case studies to support enhanced learning. Throughout the handbook there is
a focus on potential health inequalities the importance of individualised care and how
underserved communities can best be supported. As we look to effective diabetes care delivery
by the whole multi-disciplinary team the handbook continues to be a valuable resource providing
high standards of education guidance and signposting for all healthcare professionals.
