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GUIDELINES PocketGuides(TM) are a spiral-bound guide containing society-endorsed consensus-based treatment guidelines in a brief algorithmic format that is most preferred by practicing clinicians, quality managers, nurses, educators, and medical students. It is endorsed by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE), and is based on their latest guidelines. This practical quick-reference tool contains screening, diagnosis, treatment, and drug therapy and dosing information, along with patient counseling points. It provides all that is needed to make accurate clinical decisions at the point of care including key points; screening criteria; treatment algorithm; insulin options; treatment modules for glycemia, hypertension, cardiovascular, lipids, renal disease, neuropathy, foot care, and eye care; current medication tables with brand and generic names; detailed drug information including strengths, formulations, risks, benefits, and comments. Applications include point-of-care, education, QI interventions, clinical trials, medical reference, and clinical research.