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The growing epidemic of Type 2 diabetes already affects over 29.1 million American (2012) with the figures from the American Diabetes Association reporting 1.7 million new diagnoses each year. Worldwide, the World Health Organization estimates that 346 million people have diabetes, a figure that is expected to double by 2030 without intervention. In this essential resource for any diabetes sufferer, Professor Merlin Thomas from the world-renowned Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute offers clear, effective guidance on how to manage all aspects ofthe disease.
The book examines what diabetes is and how it comes about. It describes the many practical changes you can make to your diet, while also looking at physical activity and the different ways exercise can be used maintain and improve your health. The book also explores the medical aspects of diabetes care, including the best ways to achieve control of your waistline, blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and how to avoid major complications. Individual chapters look at the effects of diabetes on the heart, vision, feet, kidneys, bladder, mind, mood, sleep and sex - all critically important areas for sufferers wanting to maintain optimum health.
Synopsis
As of 2012, nearly 30 million Americans suffer from Type 2 diabetes, with almost 2 million new diagnoses each year. In this essential resource for any diabetes sufferer, Professor Merlin Thomas from the world-renowned Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute offers clear, effective guidance on how to manage all aspects of the disease.
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes examines what diabetes is, and where it comes from. Dr. Thomas describes the many practical changes you can make to your diet, while also looking at physical activity and the different ways exercises which can be used to maintain--and even improve --your health.
You'll learn the best ways to achieve control of your waistline, blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and how to avoid major complications.
Synopsis
Diabetes is the world's modern pandemic. But it needn't mean a world of frustration, restrictions and complications. Most people with diabetes are able to live full, free and healthy lives. It just takes clear understanding and good management. In Understanding Type 2 Diabetes, Professor Merlin Thomas of the renowned Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute clearly explains: -What diabetes is and how it comes about. -What is the right diet for someone with diabetes, and how to achieve it.\ -How exercise can improve and maintain your health. -The medical aspects of diabetes care, including the best ways to control your waistline, blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. -How to prevent and treat the major complications of diabetes.Having diabetes is not easy. But its management needn't be complex or complicated. With Understanding Type 2 Diabetes to guide you, you'll soon realise that successfully managing diabetes is not only feasible but is also essential.
About the Author
Professor Merlin Thomas is a clinician scientist working at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. He works extensively with patients with diabetes and their doctors, as well as performing research in experimental models of diabetic complications. His work aims to identify new targets and advance new treatments to prevent, reverse and retard the development and progression of diabetic complications. He has written over two hundred papers, book chapters and books on diabetes management. His work on diabetic complications has received both local and international recognition including the Victorian Premier's Award for Medical Research.