Diabetes For Dummies (US Edition) - Softcover

Rubin MD, Alan L.

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641 ratings by Goodreads

9780764568206: Diabetes For Dummies (US Edition)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764568205 ISBN 13: 9780764568206

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2004

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Diabetes affects millions of Americans each year, but thanks to medical breakthroughs, many diabetics live long and happy lives. In a sense, a diagnosis of diabetes is both good and bad news, with the bad news being that you’ve been diagnosed, but the good news being that you’ll make some changes in your lifestyle that will not only prevent complications but help you lead a healthier life.

Now in its second edition, Diabetes For Dummies provides the most up–to–date information about the disease, covering everything from new medications to recent studies on ethnic groups and children. This trusted guide shows you what you need to know to:

Understand the causes and effects
Battle short–term complications
Prevent long–term complications
Monitor your glucose
Select a diet plan that’s right for you
Develop an effective exercise routine
Choose and use medicine safely
Deal with you child’s diabetes
Care for the elderly with diabetes
Cook great diabetes–friendly meals

Packed with ways to prevent or reverse the effects of diabetes and Web sites to find out more, as well as exposing myths about the disease, this is the ultimate guide to understanding and managing diabetes. You’ll even find delicious recipes from top chefs that satisfy every palette. Don’t let this disease stop you from enjoying life—survive and thrive with Diabetes For Dummies, Second Edition!

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Review:

"...In this practical book, Women’s Health expert Dr Sarah Jarvis offers advice on all aspects of dealing with the disease..." (Women’s Health, November 2003)

"...aims to cut through the medical jargon and help people take control of their condition..." (Good Housekeeping, November 2003)

“...a well researched compendium of advice and information on all aspects of diabetes...combines clarity with depth and detail...” (Yoga & Health, January 2004)

"...Diabetic patients...should arm themselves with sugar cubes, glucose tablets, boiled sweets... but also with a copy of Diabetes for Dummies..."(The Times,23 February 2004)

“...will help you to take control of your diabetes and learn to manage it effectively...” (Choice Magazine, May 04)

"...In this practical book, Women’s Health expert Dr Sarah Jarvis offers advice on all aspects of dealing with the disease..." (Women’s Health, November 2003)

"...aims to cut through the medical jargon and help people take control of their condition..." (Good Housekeeping, November 2003)

“...a well researched compendium of advice and information on all aspects of diabetes...combines clarity with depth and detail...” (Yoga & Health, January 2004)

"...Diabetic patients...should arm themselves with sugar cubes, glucose tablets, boiled sweets... but also with a copy of Diabetes for Dummies..."(The Times,23 February 2004)

“...will help you to take control of your diabetes and learn to manage it effectively...” (Choice Magazine, May 04)

“A comprehensive and, in places, technical, guide to diabetes: includes an eating plan and recipes.”Sweet Friday 1 August 2008

From the Back Cover:

Features new info on type 2 diabetes in children

"A wonderfully written book and the companion for all people with diabetes and their families."
—Michael D. Goldfield, MD

Don’t just survive – thrive! From causes, symptoms, and side effects to medications, diet, and exercise, this friendly guide delivers sound advice on managing diabetes, staying fit, and feeling great. You get up–to–date coverage of the latest treatments and glucose meters, as well as diabetic exchanges and delicious recipes from top chefs.

Praise for Diabetes For Dummies

"Filled with wit and wisdom, this book will teach you the Ten Commandments of Diabetes Care, which can help add life to your years . . . and years to your life."
– Dr. Joel Goodman, Director, the HUMOR Project, Inc.

"Alan Rubin could be expected to know a lot about diabetes. The surprising thing . . . is how well he says it."
– Rick Mendosa, diabetes journalist

"This lively and lucid tell–it–all guide will provide you with the information you need to leap from the depths of diabetes ignorance to the peaks of understanding."
— June Biermann and Barbara Toohey, Founders and Editors–in–Chief of www.Diabetes.com

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