Taking Control of Your Diabetes, 5th Edition
Steven V. Edelman, MD
This 5th edition of Taking Control of Your Diabetes is a comprehensive book for people with diabetes and their loved ones. With practical information and advice, author Steven Edelman, MD, arms you with the knowledge you need to more effectively manage your diabetes and feel a little lighter and brighter in the process. Dr. Steve is not only a physician who cares for people with diabetes; he has been living with type 1 since he was diagnosed in 1970. Through humor, real case presentations, expertise from the most influential diabetes specialists, and a down-to-earth writing style, Taking Control of Your Diabetes will educate, motivate, and empower you to manage diabetes with confidence.
Dr. Steve Edelman developed type 1 diabetes when he was 15 years old. Taking Control of Your Diabetes embodies his philosophy of patient empowerment in the care of their diabetes. Now in its fifth edition, Taking Control of Your Diabetes is thoroughly updated for 2017, including an excellent section on continuous glucose sensors and how to get the most out of this important technology. Dr. Edelman’s core message is that patients can take charge, regardless of how long they’ve had diabetes, and even if they have complications. This book is thorough, very well-written, and easy to read. The medical information covers everything one might need to know about taking charge, for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Edelman covers potential complications as well as daily care, with excellent advice on today’s best practices. With contributions from a veritable who’s-who in the diabetes world, TCOYD is an excellent addition to the library of everyone living with diabetes — type 1 or type 2.
Professional Communications Inc.. 479 pages. Softcover. US$ 19.95. ISBN 1943236119.2017
