Titles in the�Pocket Tutor�series give practical guidance on subjects that medical students and foundation doctors need help with �on the go�, at a highly-affordable price that puts them within reach of those rotating through modular courses or working on attachment.Topics reflect information needs stemming from today�s integrated undergraduate and foundation coursesCommon presentationsInvestigation options (e.g. ECG, imaging)Clinical and patient-orientated skills (e.g. examinations, history-taking)The highly-structured, bite-size content helps novices combat the �fear factor� associated with day-to-day clinical training, and provides a detailed resource that students and junior doctors can carry in their pocket.�Key point Highly-affordable price and convenient pocket-size formatBreaks down a subject that students find complex and daunting, using clear images, concise and informative text, and specific management scenariosLogical, building-block approach to content: initial chapter on obesity and causes of diabetes, followed by focus on clinical features and management. Subsequent chapters address the complications of diabetes, including their epidemiology and managementAdditional focus on prevention, psychological strategies, tips for motivating patientsUp-to-date: includes recommendations by the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2017