The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes – For Patients and Families 2ed : For Patients and Families

Living with diabetes is a balancing act of monitoring blood glucose, food intake, and medication. This book answers questions such as: What are the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? How are the different forms of this disease treated? Can gestational diabetes become a permanent condition?

Living with diabetes is a balancing act of monitoring blood glucose, food intake, and medication. It makes sense that individuals who have diabetes do best when they understand their condition and how to control it. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes is a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to this complex condition, answering questions such as: What are the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? How are the different forms of this disease treated? Can gestational diabetes become a permanent condition? Can diabetes ever be managed successfully with diet and exercise alone?The second edition of this valued resource includes up-to-date information on* How diabetes is diagnosed* The two types of diabetes* The role of genetics * Improvements in blood glucose measurement* Good nutrition and regular exercise* Insulin and non-insulin medications* Insulin pumps* The emotional side of diabetes* How families are affected and how they can help* What to do if diabetes affects your work* Complications from head to toe Written by a team of Johns Hopkins diabetes specialists, this authoritative guide will help people who have diabetes work effectively with their care team to control their diabetes and maintain good health.

Presenting critical information about the physical, emotional, and psychosocial effects of diabetes, this valuable work explains the nature of the disease, treatments, diet and exercise, sexuality, pregnancy, and research.
—Library Journal

This comprehensive six-part guidebook aims to help diabetics take control of their condition. Aided by tables, diagrams, and lots of patient anecdotes, the authors identify major types of diabetes, how they are diagnosed and the various treatment options, including diet therapy, insulin, and oral medications. Practical advice on all aspects of care ranges from procedures for monitoring one''s blood glucose, eating wisely, and exercising safely to handling the stress of a job interview and working with an HMO.
—Publishers Weekly

A browse through any major bookstore will reveal a large number of books written for the layperson on the subject of diabetes mellitus. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes is one that can be recommended for its clarity and sound scientific information on this disorder.
—Richard D. Siegel, MD, Nutrition in Clinical Care