American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes: The Ultimate Home Reference from the Diabetes Experts (American Diabetes Association Comlete Guide to Diabetes) - Softcover

Association, American Diabetes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580403301 ISBN 13: 9781580403306

Publisher: American Diabetes Association, 2011

Synopsis

The American Diabetes Association—the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy—has completely revised this comprehensive home reference to provide all the information a person needs to live an active, healthy life with diabetes. Now in its fifth edition, this extensive resource contains information on the best self-care techniques and the latest medical advances. For people with diabetes, this extraordinary guide will answer any question. Topics include the latest on self-care for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes; new types of insulin and medications; strategies for avoiding diabetes complications; expanded sections on meal planning and nutrition; and tips on working with the health care system and insurance providers.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

The most complete self-care guide available from the leaders in diabetes information

The most up-to-date information on:

? New Diabetes Drugs and Insulin
? Achieving Blood Sugar Control
? Preventing Complications
? Handling Emergencies
? Testing
? Using a Meter
? Insulin Pumps
? Nutrition
? Exercise
? Sexuality
? Pregnancy
? Insurance
? And Much, Much More

The American Diabetes Association ? the nation?s leading health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy ? has revised this one-volume sourcebook to bring you all the information you need to live an active, healthy life with diabetes.

This comprehensive home reference gives you information on the best self-care techniques and latest medical breakthroughs. No matter what type of diabetes you have, this extraordinary guide will answer all your questions.

Find out how to:

? Choose the best health-care team for you
? Maintain tight control over blood glucose levels
? Buy, use, and store insulin
? Recognize warning signs of low blood sugar
? Design an effective exercise and weight-loss plan
? Save money on supplies
? Maximize insurance coverage
? Balance family demands and diabetes
? And more

From the Back Cover:

“An indispensable new reference.”
— Consumer Reports on Health

“A model of clarity in prose and design.”
— Publishers Weekly

“A comprehensive, all-in-one guide to diabetes.”
— Pharmacy Times

About this edition

• Publisher: American Diabetes Association
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1580403301
• ISBN 13: 9781580403306
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 576