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Functional Insulin Treatment

Principles, Teaching Approach and Practice

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  1. Kinga Howorka

    1. International Study Group on Functional Insulin Treatment, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physics, University of Vienna, Allgemeines Krankenhaus, Wien, Austria

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVIII
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-7

  5. FIT Training (Phase II of Rehabilitation)

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    Pages 45-77

  6. Criteria for Functional Insulin Treatment

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    Pages 78-99

  7. Hypoglycemia

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    Pages 100-110

  8. Hyperglycemia

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    Pages 111-112

  9. Rules for Algorithm Modification

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    Pages 113-126

  10. Physical Activity

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    Pages 127-130

  12. Coping with Special Situations

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    Pages 140-141

  13. Frequent Patient-Related Problems

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    Pages 142-145

  14. Frequent Physician-Related Problems

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    Pages 146-149

  15. The “Contras”

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    Pages 150-154

  17. Review of Results and Experience

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    Pages 166-171

  19. Epilogue

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    Pages 174-177

  20. References

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    Pages 178-184
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About this book

Functional Insulin Treatment (FIT) is the most effective method of treatmentfor type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes available today. Whether with an insulin pump or with mul- tiple daily injections, the diabetic patient trained in FIT is able to dose his insulin on the basis of actual fuction so that he achieves near-normoglycemia and the freedom to eat when, what and how much he wants. Previous diabetes eduction programs have adaped the patient's lifestyle to the conditions of therapy. The goal ofFIT is to adapt the therapy to the lifestyle of the pa- tient. Combined withthe opportunity for active and respon- sible patient participation, this flexibility has an enor- mous positive effect on the patient's long-term motivation. This book creates a common basis for communication among therapists (physicians, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educa- tors) and patients involved in FIT. It clearly defines the principles of the treatment and describes the contents, media and techniques of a practical program for training patients to carry it out. The reader is given a clear pictureof just what knowledge and skills the patient needs - and how to help him acquire them - in order to attain the twin goals of excellent metabolic control and flexible life- style.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • International Study Group on Functional Insulin Treatment, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physics, University of Vienna, Allgemeines Krankenhaus, Wien, Austria

    Kinga Howorka

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Functional Insulin Treatment

  • Book Subtitle: Principles, Teaching Approach and Practice

  • Authors: Kinga Howorka

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-97298-0

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1991

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-97298-0Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVIII, 213

  • Additional Information: Adapted from the Third German Edition 1990

  • Topics: Metabolic Diseases, Endocrinology

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