Synopses & Reviews
Our diabetes blockbuster, now revised with the most up-to-date information on detection, monitoring, and management
First published in 1999, this friendly guide has long been our top For Dummies health title, with sales of 300,000 copies in previous editions. Now, with cases of type 2 diabetes on the rise and an estimated six million people unaware that they even have the disease, it is time for a thorough update of this indispensable resource.
Diabetes For Dummies, Third Edition covers important advances in the understanding of diabetes, the latest medications and insulin treatments (and concerns about existing medication), new glucose meters that are much less invasive, new insulin pumps that incorporate built-in glucose meters to better mimic the human pancreas, and new information on the cause and treatment of diabetic complications. This authoritative, expertly researched guide offers anyone with diabetes all the facts they need to put together a state-of-the-art treatment program with a doctor.
The book also incorporates new information on diet and exercise, suggesting ways that readers can reduce diabetes risk by promoting a healthy diet and weight loss. It also examines other risk factors, such as family history and pregnancy weight gain. Leading diabetes expert Alan Rubin offers specific advice to parents with obese children who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and to elderly patients who suffer from the condition. He also provides information on coping with long-term complications, such as heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure.
Alan L. Rubin, MD (San Francisco, CA) has had a private practice specializing in diabetes and thyroid disease for more than 30 years and is one of the nation's foremost authorities on diabetes. A professional member of the Endocrine Society and American Diabetes Association, he is also the author of Type 1 Diabetes For Dummies (978-0-470-17811-9), Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, Second Edition (978-0-7645-8450-3), Thyroid For Dummies, Second Edition (978-0-471-78755-6), and High Blood Pressure For Dummies, Second Edition (978-0-470-13751-2).
Synopsis
For many years,
Diabetes For Dummieshas been the trusted source for Diabetes sufferers and their families.
Diabetes For Dummies, 3rd Editionprovides the latest information on cutting edge medications, treatments, and side effects, as well as useful tips on exercise and diet.
Synopsis
Covers the latest glucose meters and insulin treatmentsThe straight facts on treating diabetes successfully and living a full life
Want to know how to manage diabetes? Leading diabetes expert Dr. Alan Rubin gives you reassuring, authoritative guidance in putting together a state-of-the-art treatment program. 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. You'll also see how to overcome insurance and on-the-job obstacles.
Discover how to:
Reduce your diabetes risk
Understand the different types of diabetes
Manage diabetes in children and the elderly
Prevent long-term complications
Get the support you need
Synopsis
This updated edition offers those with diabetes all the facts they need to put together a state-of-the-art treatment program with a doctor. The book also incorporates new information on diet and exercise, suggesting ways to reduce diabetes risk by promoting a healthy diet and weight loss.
Synopsis
Covers the latest glucose meters and insulin treatments The straight facts on treating diabetes successfully and living a full life
Want to know how to manage diabetes? Leading diabetes expert Dr. Alan Rubin gives you reassuring, authoritative guidance in putting together a state-of-the-art treatment program. 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. You'll also see how to overcome insurance and on-the-job obstacles.
Discover how to:
- Reduce your diabetes risk
- Understand the different types of diabetes
- Manage diabetes in children and the elderly
- Prevent long-term complications
- Get the support you need
About the Author
Alan L. Rubin, MD, is one of the nation's foremost authorities on diabetes. He is the author of Type 1 Diabetes For Dummies, Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, and Thyroid For Dummies.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: Dealing with the Onset of Diabetes.
Chapter 1: Dealing with Diabetes.
Chapter 2: It’s the Glucose.
Chapter 3: What Type of Diabetes Do You Have?
Part II: How Diabetes Affects Your Body.
Chapter 4: Battling Short-Term Complications.
Chapter 5: Preventing Long-Term Complications.
Chapter 6: Diabetes, Sexual Function, and Pregnancy.
Part III: Managing Diabetes: The “Thriving with Diabetes” Lifestyle Plan.
Chapter 7: Glucose Monitoring and Other Tests.
Chapter 8: Diabetes Diet Plan.
Chapter 9: Keeping It Moving: Exercise Plan.
Chapter 10: Medications: What You Should Know.
Chapter 11: Diabetes Is Your Show.
Chapter 12: Putting Your Knowledge to Work for You.
Part IV: Special Considerations for Living with Diabetes.
Chapter 13: Your Child Has Diabetes.
Chapter 14: Diabetes and the Elderly.
Chapter 15: Occupational and Insurance Problems.
Chapter 16: What’s New in Diabetes Care.
Chapter 17: What Doesn’t Work When You Treat Diabetes.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Prevent or Reverse the Effects of Diabetes.
Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Diabetes That You Can Forget.
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Get Others to Help You.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Mini-Cookbook.
Appendix B: Dr. W.W. Web.
Appendix C: Glossary.
Index.