Welcome title bringing together expertise in the field of paediatric diabetes to address the cause, course and complications of all types of diabetes.

From a careful review of the latest research, the authors propose the best possible evidence-based recommendations for young diabetes patient care.

Contents

• Methodology of evidence-based medicine

• Definition, epidemiology and classification of diabetes and structure of the diabetes team

• Aetiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus - genetics, autoimmunity and trigger factors

• Type 1 diabetes mellitus – management

• Type 1 diabetes mellitus in the very young child

• Adolescence and diabetes: clinical and social science perspectives

• Management of special situations in diabetes

• Dietary management: optimising diabetes outcomes

• Education in childhood diabetes

• Psychological interventions in childhood diabetes

• Screening for associated conditions and prevention of complications

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus - genetics, diagnosis and management.Polycystic ovarian syndrome

• Rare forms of diabetes