| Edition |
Fifth edition. |
| Description |
vii, 499 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-479) and index. |
| Note |
"Completely revised and updated to contain the latest in diabetes care"--Cover. |
| Contents |
Pt. I: Diabetes 101 -- 1. Diabetes facts -- 2. Glucose facts -- Pt. II: Types of diabetes -- 3. Type I diabetes -- 4. Type 2 diabetes -- 5. Gestational diabetes -- Pt. III: Monitoring diabetes -- 6. Basics blood glucose monitoring -- 7. Self-monitoring tools -- 8. Blood glucose emergencies -- Pt. IV: Managing your diabetes -- 9. Setting blood glucose goals -- 10. Healthy eating -- 11. Physical activity and exercise -- 12. Medications for type 2 diabetes -- 13. Insulin -- Pt. V: Complications of diabetes -- 14. Diabetes complications and prevention -- 15. Women's health -- 16. Men's health -- Pt. VI: Diabetes and health care -- 17. Your health care team -- 18. Health care system -- Pt. VII: Life with diabetes -- 19. Coping with diabetes -- 20. Family life and children with diabetes -- 21. Work, school, and travel -- Pt. VIII: Resources -- Sample forms. |
| Summary |
Designed to be a home reference for diabetics with information on preventing complications, managing blood glucose levels, handling emergencies, using a meter, insulin pumps, nutrition, exercise, sex and sexuality, coping, family life, travel, pregnancy and more. |
| Subject |
Diabetes -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
American Diabetes Association.
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| Added Title |
Complete guide to diabetes |
| ISBN |
9781580403306 paperback alkaline paper $22.95 |
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1580403301 paperback alkaline paper |
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