| Edition |
Completely rev. and updated, 1st Da Capo Press ed. |
| Description |
xiii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references, web resources, and index. |
| Contents |
Let's get acquainted. My story -- What's the dang diddly point? What's in it for me now? ; What's in it for me later? -- Basics and beyond. Blood sugar balancing : the major players ; Factor 1. Insulin ; Factor 2. Other diabetes medications ; Factor 3. Food ; Factor 4. Physical activity ; Factor 5. Stress hormones ; The little stuff -- The three keys to control. The three keys ; The right tools ; The right skills ; The right attitude -- The basal/bolus approach. Basal insulin ; Bolus insulin ; Putting them together -- Basal insulin dosing. Initial basal doses for those injecting insulin ; Fine-tuning injected basal doses ; Attack of the killer Somogyi ; Initial basal doses for insulin pump users ; Fine-tuning pump basal rates ; Beyond basal basics -- Bolus calculations. Part 1. Insulin to cover carbs ; Part 2. Insulin to correct blood sugar ; Part 3. Bolus insulin on-board ; Part 4. Adjustment for physical activity ; Part 5. Bolus timing -- Welcome to the real world. The other stuff that can raise blood sugar ; The other stuff that can lower blood sugar ; Stuff that can make your blood sugar rise or fall ... or both ; Sports and exercise ; Pregnancy -- Going to extremes. The science behind hypoglycemia ; The DEVOlution of symptoms ; Preventing lows ; Dealing with postmeal highs ; The other extreme : ketoacidosis -- Resources for everything and anything diabetes. Giving support, getting support ; Other sources of diabetes management consulting ; Associations/organizations ; Financial resources ; Media and publications ; Fab websites ; Blogs ; Recommended reading ; Products ; Suppliers -- Appendix A. Logsheets -- Appendix B. Carb factors -- Appendix C. Glycemic index of common foods -- Appendix D. Carbohydrate replacement for exercise. |
| Summary |
This book is the essential guide for anyone taking insulin to manage diabetes. Gary Scheiner, a certified diabetes educator and himself an insulin user since 1985, understands professionally and personally the challenges, frustrations, and day-to-day struggles of living with diabetes. Now, Think Like a Pancreas gives you the tools to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to your body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive yet organized, and written in terms that everyone can relate to, this completely revised and updated edition is packed with up-to-date information on the most critical topics in basal/bolus insulin therapy. - Back cover. |
| Subject |
Diabetes -- Popular works.
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Insulin -- Popular works.
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Diabetes Mellitus -- drug therapy.
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Insulin -- therapeutic use.
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Diabetes. (OCoLC)fst00892147
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Insulin. (OCoLC)fst00974479
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| Genre/Form |
Popular Works.
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Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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| ISBN |
9780738215143 (pbk.) |
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0738215147 (pbk.) |
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