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Author Weisenberger, Jill.

Title 21 things you need to know about diabetes and your heart / Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, FAND.

Publication Info. Alexandria, Virginia : American Diabetes Association, [2015]

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 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  616.4 WEI    Check Shelf
Description vii, 135 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series 21 things
21 things.
Summary "21 Things You Need to Know About Diabetes and Your Heart is a quick way to learn about the affect of diabetes on the heart. Part of the American Diabetes Association's 21 Things series, this book gives the reader brief, concise answers to the many questions about how diabetes affects the body. Jill Weisenberger and David S. Schade describe the effects of diabetes on the heart in plain language, making it easier to understand and remember. Written and reviewed by healthcare professionals with years of clinical experience, this book will help people with diabetes keep their diabetes under control and their hearts healthy"-- Provided by publisher.
"This book illustrates how heart disease is a serious health threat, especially for people with diabetes. In fact, it is responsible for one in four deaths in the United States and is the leading cause of death among both men and women. Unfortunately, having diabetes at least doubles your risk of heart troubles. The good news, is that there is a lot we can do to treat it and to protect ourselves from developing this life-threatening disease"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Contents What is heart disease? -- The diabetes-heart disease connection -- Symptoms of a heart attack -- The risk factors for coronary artery disease -- Diagnosing blood vessel disease -- A is for A1C -- B is for blood pressure -- How diet can lower your blood pressure -- C is for cholesterol -- Dietary fats affect your cholesterol levels -- How different foods affect your heart -- The impact of weight -- How to change your diet -- The power of exercise -- Resources to help with diet and exercise -- Why smoke-free matters -- Understanding glucose-lowering medications -- Do dietary supplements work? -- The effects of stress -- You can prevent long-term complications -- Finding reliable information.
Subject Heart -- Diseases.
Diabetes -- Complications.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Diabetes.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Nutrition.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Heart.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Weight Loss.
Diabetes -- Complications. (OCoLC)fst00892153
Heart -- Diseases. (OCoLC)fst00953527
Diabetes Complications.
Health Behavior.
Heart Diseases -- complications.
Added Title Twenty one things you need to know about diabetes and your heart
ISBN 9781580405409 (paperback)
1580405401 (paperback)
Music No. 5035-01 American Diabetes Association
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