Edited by
Mark N. Feinglos
M. Angelyn Bethel

2008

An Evidence-Based Approach
to Practical Management

As the global epidemic of diabetes continues to expand, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is predicted to double in the next 20 years. Continued population growth, increasing age, and worldwide globalization leading to changes in diet and patterns of physical inactivity have resulted in staggering numbers of individuals affected by the disease.