Editorial Review:

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

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

Nice overview, well organized:

I have had diabetes for quite a few years, but recently was promoted to insulin status. I have been searching for a single source of information that was both simple and yet included more technical details of what was going on.
The book does a very credible job of both for many aspects of diabetes. As an example, it provides a description how insulin works at the body and cell level, the effects of exercise, diet, timing, lifestyle, and many of the other factors that affect blood glucose levels. The... more info

Needs to be turned on it's head.:

A lot of outdated thinking.
The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle is more effective at controlling diabetes, and will help you develop a much healthier lifestyle. Look:
The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle: Lifestyle Center of America's Complete Program to Stop Diabetes, Restore Health,and Build Natural Vitality
The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle Cookbook: Stop Diabetes with an Easy-to-Follow Plant-Based, Carb-Counting Diet

Great Book:

This is a great book that is very informative. It gives a complete look at diabetes! There are times that the read was dry & technical, but easy to understand.

Excellent overall basis for understanding and living with diabetes:

This is a very clear, direct book about the types of diabetes. It is also a helpful book for people who may be in danger of developing diabetes. A very supportive reference.

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