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Diabetes For Dummies
by Lesley Campbell Alan L. RubinYour essential guide to managing diabetes successfully and living a full life Don't just survive — thrive! Diabetes For Dummies, 3rd Australian edition, brings you right up to date with the latest research, treatment and management approaches for all types of diabetes. This book is essential reading whether you have diabetes yourself or are supporting a friend or relative with the condition. Reduce your diabetes risk — understand and avoid the causes of prediabetes and diabetes Recognise the importance of diet and exercise — adopt a healthy eating plan and exercise regime that works for you Keep on top of self-monitoring and medication — learn what's new in research and treatment in Australia, and what advances are on the horizon Deal with the emotional challenges of having diabetes — understand how your mental health affects your physical health and develop coping styles that work over the long term Prevent short-term and long-term complications — know how to deal with low or very high blood glucose and find out how diabetes can affect your kidneys, nervous system, heart and eyes Manage diabetes in children and older people — care for your child from infancy to self-management and help support the older person with diabetes Get the support you need — know which organisations to turn to for help and access reputable online support Open the book and find: How to identify the differences between type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes Explanations for the drugs used in diabetes management Tips for caring for your feet Advice on coping with diabetes before and during pregnancy Practical exercises for improving your mental health How to deal with on-the-job and insurance obstacles Ways to identify dodgy treatments and 'cures' Learn to: Manage your diabetes and live life to the full Eat a balanced diet and exercise for a healthier life Deal with the psychological effects of your condition Access the best online support
Diabetes For Dummies
by Amy Riolo Dr. Simon PooleThe book that’s been helping people with diabetes live their best lives for 20 years Diabetes For Dummies is a trusted resource that guides those diagnosed with diabetes and pre-diabetes and their caregivers towards optimal health. This book helps you, or those you love, achieve the life you want while managing diabetes with lifestyle changes, alternative therapies and the latest medications. This fully updated edition helps you tackle your symptoms with the confidence that you’re doing the latest stuff and following the newest advances in diabetes treatment. Powerful lifestyle strategies, new medications, monitoring equipment, nutritional guidelines, delicious recipes, and insulin delivery methods—it’s all in this friendly Dummies guide. Understand the types of diabetes and learn about your diagnosis Learn the latest treatment options, medications, and evidence-based therapies Manage your symptoms and live a full life with expert diet and lifestyle tips Answer your questions with this trusted, compassionate guide, now in its 6th edition Take control and understand how to improve or even prevent and reverse prediabetes and diabetesThis book is an indispensable resource for those newly diagnosed with diabetes, and prediabetes, their loved ones, and care givers, as well as health care professionals who need an up-to-date reference on the latest in diabetes research.
Diabetes For Dummies
by Alan L. RubinThe straight facts on treating diabetes successfullyWith diabetes now considered pandemic throughout the world, there have been an enormous advances in the field since the last edition of Diabetes For Dummies. Now significantly revised and updated, it includes the latest information on medications and monitoring equipment, updated diet and exercise plans, new findings about treating diabetes in the young and elderly, new ways to diagnose and treat long- and short-term complications, and more.Want to know how to manage diabetes? Trusted diabetes expert Dr. Alan Rubin gives you reassuring, authoritative guidance on putting together a state-of-the-art treatment program to treat diabetes successfully and live a full life. You'll learn about all the advances in monitoring glucose, the latest medications, and how to develop a diet and exercise plan to stay healthy.New information on the psychology of diabetes and its treatmentNew ways to diagnose and treat both short- and long-term complications of diabetesThe latest information about diabetes medications and testing devicesUpdated diet and exercise plansExpanded coverage about type 2 diabetes in children and new findings about how diabetes affects the elderlyDiabetes For Dummies is for the millions of Diabetics (and their loved ones) throughout the United States who are in search of a resource to help them manage this disease.
Diabetes For Dummies
by Alan L. Rubin Sarah JarvisDon't just survive - thrive! That's the message of this state-of-the-art guide to diabetes management. From causes, symptoms and side effects to treatments and diet, this book will help British diabetics understand all types of diabetes and delivers sound advice on staying fit and feeling great. The best-selling second edition has been updated to cover key information on managing pre-diabetes, plus new content on screening tests, medications and lifestyle advice. With additional information on the latest advances in therapy for diabetes and its complications, this new edition will make sure you're covered from every aspect.
Diabetes For Dummies
by Alan L. Rubin Sarah JarvisDon't just survive - thrive! That's the message of this state-of-the-art guide to diabetes management. From causes, symptoms and side effects to treatments and diet, this book will help British diabetics understand all types of diabetes and delivers sound advice on staying fit and feeling great. The best-selling second edition has been updated to cover key information on managing pre-diabetes, plus new content on screening tests, medications and lifestyle advice. With additional information on the latest advances in therapy for diabetes and its complications, this new edition will make sure you're covered from every aspect.
DIABETES : La Guía esencial para terminar con la Diabetes, perder peso, y vivir un estilo de vida más saludable
by Adidas WilsonEn este libro encontraremos los elementos básicos para comprender qué es la diabetes, cómo se origina, qué es lo que está mal dentro de nuestro cuerpo, cuáles son las opciones que tenemos para abordar los síntomas y la enfermedad en sí; El autor comparte con nosotros los mejores consejos posibles para analizar esta enfermedad que está devastando a los pacientes con diabetes. El cuidado y la atención a los pacientes es primordial y cuidarse a sí mismos es una prioridad. Una buena dieta equilibrada y ejercicio continuo es un factor para controlar la enfermedad.
The Diabetes Guide
by Anne Claydon Diana Markham Dr Adam Daykin Graham TomsDiabetes affects over 2 million people in the UK, but this number is set to explode. Experts predict the number of sufferers will almost double to 4 million in less than twenty years. In addition to this, there are currently a further million undiagnosed sufferers, and Type 2 diabetes, once considered a disease of middle age, is now being increasingly seen in children. Yet this condition is manageable and can be easily controlled through diet, exercise and lifestyle. The Diabetes Guide, written by NHS professionals and endorsed by Diabetes UK, provides all the information necessary to manage diabetes, including:The facts about diabetes clearly explained Diabetes myths exposedHow to delay and prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes Complete diet, exercise and lifestyle plan Straightforward advice from NHS professionals By eating the right foods, exercising and making positive lifestyle changes, those suffering with diabetes can successfully manage their health and prevent diabetes controlling their lives.
Diabetes Head to Toe: Everything You Need to Know about Diagnosis, Treatment, and Living with Diabetes (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Rita R. Kalyani Mark D. Corriere Thomas W. Donner Michael W. QuartuccioA comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to understanding and managing your diabetes.Silver Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Awards (Health & Fitness) by the Independent Book Publishers Association; Winner of the Best Book Award (Health: Medical Reference) by the American Book Fest; Silver Winner of Book Award (Education) by the National Health Information AwardsDiabetes Head to Toe is an invaluable resource for anyone living with diabetes. It includes everything you should know about the disease—straight from the experts. The authors, all doctors who specialize in diabetes care, offer simple explanations and essential advice on all things diabetes. Accessible and concise, Diabetes Head to Toe presents information at a glance, with conversational prose and easy-to-digest bullet points. Each chapter begins with a short introduction and includes helpful sections on "What You Need to Know" and "What Does It All Mean?" Other notable features include "Tips," "Myths and Facts," and frequently asked questions. In addition to defining medical concepts in everyday language while tackling core topics, such as patient dietary needs and lifestyle changes, this book contains unique coverage of• how to prevent and diagnose diabetes • the many complications—head to toe—that people with diabetes can develop • diabetes in diverse populations, including children and adults• new treatments for diabetes and how they work• common interactions between diabetes medications and other drugs • medical conditions that occur more frequently in people with diabetes, including eye disease, heart disease, kidney problems, depression, nerve damage, and sexual problems • cutting-edge diabetes technologies and the costs, benefits, and limitations of various devices• legal considerations that everyone with diabetes should keep in mind More than 50 illustrations illuminate key points, while a two-color format allows readers to quickly identify the information they are seeking. Aimed at people with diabetes, family members, teachers, physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, specialists, and anyone else who cares about the health of diabetes patients, this up-to-date book will help readers recognize the early warning signs before diabetes-related difficulties arise, ensuring a long, healthy life. Silver Winner of the 2019 Benjamin Franklin Awards (Health & Fitness) of the Independent Book Publishers Association.
The Diabetes Healing Diet
by Christine Craggs-Hinton Mark GreenerEvery three or four minutes someone in the US receives a diagnosis of diabetes. But, healthy eating - alongside other lifestyle changes and, if necessary, medication - may prevent diabetes from developing and dramatically reduces the risk of diabetic complications such as heart disease, amputations and blindness. This book shows how to avoid the worse ravages of this disease.
The Diabetes Healing Diet
by Christine Craggs-Hinton Mark GreenerEvery three or four minutes someone in the US receives a diagnosis of diabetes. But, healthy eating - alongside other lifestyle changes and, if necessary, medication - may prevent diabetes from developing and dramatically reduces the risk of diabetic complications such as heart disease, amputations and blindness. This book shows how to avoid the worse ravages of this disease.
Diabetes Management in Clinical Practice
by Tahseen A. ChowdhuryAt a time when clinicians are bombarded with masses of clinical information from numerous sources, and the wide variety of changes/advances in diabetes management, there is a need for a concise, easy-to-read book that provides an up-to-date review of the major advances in management of diabetes, with an evidence-based approach. This book is a collection of short chapters, each focused on a subject related to the management of diabetes and its complications. The chapters are written by acknowledged experts in the field, who are also clinicians dealing with diabetes on a day-to-day basis. The text is highly evidence based and well referenced with reviews of relevant trials. It includes the latest developments in diabetes management, prospects for future therapies and avenues of research, as well as therapies currently undergoing clinical trial. In order to facilitate ease of reading, it has a user-friendly appearance, with multiple headings, illustrations and summary boxes. The primary audience is clinical, including all healthcare professionals involved in the management of diabetes and its complications. This encompasses diabetologists and endocrinologists, family practitioners with an interest in diabetes, specialist nurses, dietitians and podiatrists.
Diabetes Management in Long-Term Settings
by Sandra Drozdz Burke Linda B. HaasDiabetes Management in Long-Term Settings is a clinical guide for the treatment of elderly patients with diabetes. With the number of older adults growing exponentially and with a growing percentage of this group facing diabetic and prediabetic conditions, Diabetes Management in Long-Term Settings will help physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and administrators develop effective programs to care for this growing population. It is a practical clinical guide outlining the protocols of geriatric diabetes care and will be a sought-after reference for all clinicians.
Diabetes Meal Planner: Deliciously simple recipes and weekly weight-loss menus – Supported by Diabetes UK
by Phil Vickery'Phil Vickery is not only a talented chef, but something rarer still, a sensible and sensitive one.' The IndependentPhil Vickery's Diabetes Meal Planner gives anyone living with diabetes the tools to make the right choices and achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle. The tempting dishes can be enjoyed by the whole family and range from Braised Aubergines with Spiced Butterbeans and Crispy Garlic to Five Vegetable Curry, Spring Braised Chicken with Little Gem, Peas and Beans, Banana, Oat and Peanut Cookie Balls and Plum Compote. All of them are accompanied by nutritional analysis and traffic light labelling that reveals at a glance what you are eating, as well as useful tips about food groups and ingredients.
Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition For Dummies
by Toby Smithson Alan L. RubinFood awareness, nutrition, and meal planning advice for people with diabetesDiabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition For Dummies takes the mystery and the frustration out of healthy eating and managing diabetes. Both the newly diagnosed and the experienced alike will learn what defines healthy eating for diabetes and it's crucial role to long term health, why healthy eating can be so difficult, and how meal planning is a key to successful diabetes managementDiabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition For Dummies takes the guesswork out of eating and preparing diabetes friendly foods. You'll learn whether popular diets fit (or don't fit) into a healthy eating plan, what to shop for, how to eat healthy away from home, which supplements you should consider, and how to build perfect meals yourself. To get you started, this book includes a week's worth of diabetes-friendly meals, and fabulous recipes that demonstrate how delicious food and effective diabetes management can go hand in hand.Includes helpful information for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as exchange lists for diabetesExplains how your surroundings and your biology conspire to encourage unhealthy eating, and how you can gain control by planning in advanceHelps you to understand that fabulous, nutritionally-balanced food and diabetes management can go hand in handIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition For Dummies is packed with expert advice, surprising insights, and practical examples of meal plans coupled with sound nutritional advice.
Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy
by Hope S. WarshawPlanning a meal around diabetes doesn't have to be difficultMeal planning is one of the hardest parts of managing diabetes. The new edition of Hope Warshaw's best-selling book gives you all the tools you need to plan and eat healthier meals. Updated to include the latest nutrition recommendations for the American Diabetes Association and the federal government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy is a resource no person with diabetes should be without.The Fourth Edition of Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy provides the answers to all questions you have.What are my health and nutrition goals?What is the best kind of oil to use?How do I make my favorite recipes healthier?Do I need dietary supplements?What strategies can I use to make food shopping and preparation easier?
Diabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition For Dummies
by Simon Poole Amy RioloLearn how to eat well, improve your health, and enjoy life with diabetes The new edition of Diabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition For Dummies offers you a holistic approach to living your best life with diabetes. Optimize your diet and plan delicious meals that will empower you to take control, improve your health, prevent, and even reverse diabetes. Written by an award-winning chef and renowned doctor who are both experts in the field of nutrition, this book helps you understand what defines healthful eating for diabetes, its crucial role to long term health, and how meal planning is a key to successful diabetes management. Learn how to receive all the nutrients necessary for glucose control while managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and maintaining ideal weight. Discover how to supercharge your diet and protect yourself from the complications associated with diabetes with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich foods. To get you started, this indispensable guide includes 22 mouthwatering, easy to recreate, and affordable recipes that maximize the benefits of nutritious ingredients to regulate blood glucose levels. The kitchen and shopping hacks will enable you to master culinary therapy and take delight in preparing meals and cooking. This updated edition includes: Practical examples of meal plans perfectly suited for prediabetes, Type 1, and Type 2 diabetes A whole person approach to diabetes that focuses on diet, lifestyle, exercise, and medical treatment Coverage of new therapies and the latest evidence on how gut health can help with diabetes management Nutrition facts and health benefits for your favorite ingredients, so you can eat what you loveDiabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition For Dummies is an excellent resource for those interested in the latest diabetes-friendly nutrition guidelines, as well as anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes or has a loved one who has been diagnosed, or would like to prevent it.
Diabetes Meals on $7 a Dayor Less!
by R.D. Tami A. Ross Patti B. GeilCompletely updated, recipes are now lower in fat, saturated fat and cholesterolThis second edition of an American Diabetes Association classic is better than ever with updated recipes, all-new information, and the same low price that you want. Almost a decade after the first edition was published, you can still enjoy Diabetes Meals on $7 a Day-or Less!
Diabetes? No Problema!
by Colberg Sheri R. Villa-Caballero LeonelFrom two experts in the field, the first book to present everything Latinos need to know to live well with diabetes?and even prevent it
Diabetes? No Problema!
by Sheri R. Colberg Leonel Villa-CaballeroAn indispensable addition to the diabetes self-care shelf, Diabetes? No Problema is written expressly for the millions of Latinos who have or are at risk for diabetes and its complications. Leading diabetes authorities Drs. Colberg and Villa-Caballero present everything Latinos need to know to understand and manage their condition.Topics include dietary modifications to help control diabetes, common traps and pitfalls, and everyday tips to effectively manage the disease. With inspirational stories of diabetic Latinos who have successfully conquered their condition, Diabetes? No Problema is the most accessible, essential guide for every Latino with, or at risk for, diabetes.
Diabetes? No Problema!
by Leonel Villa-Caballero Sheri R. ColbergAn indispensable addition to the diabetes self-care shelf, Diabetes? No Problema is written expressly for the millions of Latinos who have or are at risk for diabetes and its complications. Leading diabetes authorities Drs. Colberg and Villa-Caballero present everything Latinos need to know to understand and manage their condition.Topics include dietary modifications to help control diabetes, common traps and pitfalls, and everyday tips to effectively manage the disease. With inspirational stories of diabetic Latinos who have successfully conquered their condition, Diabetes? No Problema is the most accessible, essential guide for every Latino with, or at risk for, diabetes.
Diabetes Nutrition Q&A for Health Professionals
by Joyce Green Pastors Anne Daly Marilynn S. Arnold Hope S. Warshaw Marion J. FranzProvides answers to questions concerning food and diabetes. Advice for patients on what to eat, when to eat, and how to eat the foods they love.
Diabetes Para Dummies
by Alan L. RubinContiene nueva información sobre la diabetes tipo 2 en los niños"Un libro magníficamente escrito y el amigo de todas las personas con diabetes y sus familias."--Dr. Michael D. GoldfieldNo se conforme sólo con sobrevivir, ¡triunfe! Desde las causas, los síntomas y los efectos secundarios de los medicamentos, la dieta y los ejercicios, esta guía ofrece excelentes consejos sobre cómo controlar la diabetes, mante-nerse en buena forma física y sentirse fabulosamente bien. Usted recibirá una cobertura actualizada de los más recientes tratamientos para la diabetes, los medidores de glucosa más modernos, así como de intercambios de alimentos y deliciosas recetas creadas por chefs de primera.Palabras de elogio para Diabetes Para Dummies"Lleno de ingenio y sabiduría, con este libro aprenderá los Diez Mandamientos del Cuidado de la Diabetes, que pueden ayudarle a añadir años a su vida . . . y vida a sus años."--Dr. Joel Goodman, Director, The HUMOR Project, Inc."No es de sorprender que Alan Rubin tenga un vasto conocimiento sobre la diabetes. Lo sorprendente . . . es lo bien que sabe transmitirlo."--Rick Mendosa, periodista especializado en diabetes"Esta animada y lúcida guía le proporcionará toda la información que usted necesita para saltar de las profundidades de su desconocimiento sobre la diabetes a la cima de la comprensión."--June Biermann y Barbara Toohey, Fundadoras y Editoras Jefas de www.diabetes.comConvertir la dieta y los ejercicios en parte de su tratamientoAsegurarse de que le indiquen todos los exámenes que necesitaEvitar las complicaciones a largo plazoEstar al corriente de los adelantos en el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la diabetesHacerse de un equipo de apoyo
Diabetes Quick-Fix with Magic Foods: Balance Your Blood Sugar to Lose Weight and Supercharge Your Energy!
by Robert A Barnett Reader'S Digest Barbara Quinn Christine L Pelkman Denise Webb<p>RELEASING JUST IN TIME FOR DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH. Discover the 57 magic foods that can balance blood sugar to heal diabetes and pre-diabetes—including 125 delicious recipes.Out-of-control blood sugar is wrecking havoc on Americans’ health and caused more than 100 million adults to suffer from pre-diabetes and type-2 diabetes. And, doctors and researchers have discovered a shocking truth: If your blood sugar levels regularly soar and crash your body may sustain damage to your health. The good news is that by eating the right foods, you can help control blood sugar, keep hunger at bay, and help you feel satisfied longer. Diabetes Quick-Fix with Magic Foods is based on nutrition science, but designed for regular folks who just want to know what to eat. Inside you won’t find strict eating regimens or crazy rules about carbohydrates. What you will find are 57 magic foods that can help you bump your diet into sugar-friendly territory. <p>Add just one of the magic foods to your plate, and you can see results right away, such as: Barley instead of white rice—thanks to barley’s significant stash of soluble fiber it will slash the effect of your blood sugar by almost 70%—try Mushroom-Barley Pilaf Add avocados to your diet—avocado contains fats that actually improve insulin sensitivity—try Turkey and Bean Chili with Avocado Salsa Berries, from ruby red strawberries to mid-night blue blueberries, are magic for your blood sugar—they are full of fiber, which keeps blood sugar low, and antioxidants, which benefit every cell in your body—try Cherry-Raspberry Crumble Pasta, although high in carbs, if cooked al dente and served with a topping containing vegetables, beans, chicken, garlic, and onions, you could get many magic foods on one plate and still keep your blood sugar in a medium range—try Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach Cinnamon and vinegar are “secret ingredients” that can significantly lower your blood sugar response to any meal—try cinnamon in Moroccan Spiced Carrots or vinegar in Flank Steak with Balsamic Sauce <p>The more than 125 recipes, meal makeovers, meal plans, and cooking tips make it incredibly simple to get more of the 57 magic foods onto your plate. Your meals will taste delicious and, in addition, they will rein in insulin resistance, offload dangerous belly fat, reverse pre-diabetes, and help heal diabetes while feeling more fully charged and ready to embrace life every day.</p>
The Diabetes Ready Reference for Health Professionals
by Terry Lumber Kathryn MulcahyDiabetes care guidelines, protocols, and facts for all healthy care professionals to apply at the point of care for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes; compiled by hospital-based diabetes care experts.
Diabetes Ready Reference for Nurse Practitioners
by ADA American Diabetes AssociationThe Diabetes Ready Reference for Nurse Practitioners is a handy reference for nurse practitioners and all health care professionals who are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and general care of patients with diabetes and the numerous chronic conditions associated with the disease. Based on the popular American Diabetes Association (ADA) reference book, The Diabetes Ready Reference for Health Professionals, ADA worked in partnership with the American Academy of Nurse Pratictioners to create a powerful and easy-to-use reference that provides on-the-spot answers and information for health care professionals who have many patients with diabetes and prediabetes and less time to devote to them.In an easy-to-use bullet list format the guidebook covers: Pathophysiology Diagnosis Admission Guidelines Monitoring Oral Medications Insulin Medication Effects Hypo-/Hyperglycemia Chronic Complications Illness Hospitalization and Surgery Self-Mangement Education Medical Nutriton Therapy Physical Activity Foot CareIn addition, the guidebook has a glossary of important terms, and a bibliography.This critical, pertinent information&mdashcompiled by hospital-based diabetes care experts&mdashis essential for physicians, nurses, or other health professionals who care for patients with diabetes.All proceeds are used to further the American Diabetes Association's mission to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.