The Unofficial Guide to Living with Diabetes
Maria Thomas with Loren W. Greene, M.D.
Sixteen million Americans have diabetes and there are more than 600,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney disease, and amputations in America. In fact, 15% of all health care costs — 100 billion per year — is associated with diabetes. This indispensable guide features all the latest developments associated with this condition, so that diabetics are able to stay in control of their lives.
People get the inside scoop on:
* The major types of diabetes and how they are diagnosed
* The various treatment options available today, including blood sugar monitoring, diet therapy, insulin use and oral medication
* Alternative approaches and new drugs on the market: Is there really a substitute for insulin?
* Groundbreaking news in diabetes research, including new forms of insulin, advanced glucose monitoring, refined insulin pumps, and genetic medicine
* The Pancreas Transplant: Is it a cure?
* Lifestyle choices that promote good health, including eating wisely and exercising
* Living with diabetes and coping with special issues such as fertility and pregnancy, work-related issues, and psychological challenges.
With over 500 pages, The Unofficial Guide to Living with Diabetes is a comprehensive guide to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Written in an easy-to-understand manner, with helpful sidebar tidbits on almost every page, this book is a worthy addition to your diabetes library. The material is very up-to-date, with quotes from Miss America Nicole Johnson and research updates. There’s even a historical overview of diabetes. Parents will appreciate the section about children with diabetes at school, which explains the differences between Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 plans. Appendices contain important documents for teachers and nutritional information on a variety of food.
Published by Macmillan. ISBN 0-02-862919-1. US$15.95.1999
