Description: The "case study" approach is one of the most used and most effective formats to present medical information and is the foundation for developing evidence-based treatment protocols. Compiled and edited by one of the world's best known clinical endocrinologists, Boris Draznin, MD, PhD, Diabetes Case Studies offers more than 100 actual cases from leading diabetologists, outlining both typical and unusual diabetes cases. Each study will illustrate real life dilemmas with a discussion as to how the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches were selected and implemented, through a thorough, yet succinct, presentation of the problems, the diagnoses, treatment protocols, and results. Readers will have practical information to use when treating their diabetic patients.
Brief description: Boris Draznin, MD, PhD, is the Celeste and Jack Grymberg Professor of Medicine and Director of the Adult Diabetes Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Draznin is an internationally known leader in the field of diabetes research and clinical practice. He served as Chair of the Professional Section Advisory Panel of the American Diabetes Association and Presuident of the Western Association of Physicians.