Beating Diabetes (A Harvard Medical School Book): Lower Your Blood Sugar, Lose Weight, and Stop Diabetes and Its Complications in Their Tracks

Manufacturer: American Diabetes Association

Readers can pick up a few prepared foods at the supermarket and create a dish in less than 30 minutes that tastes like they cooked for hours. More than 150 recipes feature ingredients from the deli, salad bar, and freezer sections of the grocery store. Special hints on how to find ingredients in the store are also featured, and a map of the usual placement of foods in the grocery store is included.

Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishers Brand: Harvest House Publishers

One in three Americans over 21 has diabetes or pre-diabetes. Even more dangerous, many of them don't know they do.But there's hope. According to successful writer and health professional Lisa Morrone, making changes to halt the progress of a diabetic condition--even reverse some of the deterioration--is far simpler than dealing with the physical, relational, and financial consequences of untreated disease, such as nerve, liver, and cardiovascular damage. Lisa leads readers through a straightforward process of education and motivation:a summary of diabetes dangers, which includes a self-quiz to assess their conditiona survey of the body's sugar-processing mechanism, emphasizing the mechanism of diabetesstep-by-step lifestyle changes that can preserve or restore their healthGood health comes when good information is incorporated into life. This action-oriented resource gives readers help to change and hope for a healthy, productive life that will benefit themselves and others.

Manufacturer: American Diabetes Association Brand: Brand: American Diabetes Association

Foot care may sound simple, but it takes dedication and practice. This book provides advice to help you keep your feet healthy and whole.

Manufacturer: Plume

A cutting-edge, comprehensive guide to diabetes and prediabetes treatment by a world- renowned physician The numbers are epidemic?more than 60 million Americans have prediabetes or diabetes?and the complications (heart disease, blindness, kidney failure) can be devastating. But they are not inevitable, says Anne Peters, M.D., who, in Conquering Diabetes, explains how prediabetes can be reversed and diabetes can be conquered. Millions of afflicted Americans are confused, frightened, and often receiving sub-par treatment from inexperienced primary care physicians. As a university-based researcher and clinician, Dr. Peters is at the forefront of the latest developments in the prevention and treatment of the disease. Conquering Diabetes offers readers a complete program, including what foods to eat/avoid, which medications help/hurt, and how to get the best treatment from your doctor. ?[When] I was diagnosed with diabetes, I immediately sought out the best, Dr.Anne Peters.? ?Gary Hall, five-time Olympic gold medalist ?An excellent first-step resource for diabetics and prediabetics alike.? ?Publishers Weekly

Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education

Your ESSENTIAL guide to UNDERSTANDING and MANAGING diabetesIf you or someone close to you has diabetes and you need to learn more about the disease, its complications, and its treatments, help is here. Diabetes Demystified explains the causes of diabetes, the differences between type 1 and type 2, and how diabetes can be effectively controlled. Written by a doctor specializing in diabetes, this book helps you determine the best treatment plan for your needs and understand the different medications that are available. You'll find important information on day-to-day management, diet, nutrition, exercise, and weight loss. This helpful guide also includes specific recommendations for children, the elderly, and pregnant women with diabetes. This easy-to-understand guide offers:Advice for assembling a treatment team and support networkAn overview of various diabetes medicationsSteps for preventing complications from diabetes Details on hypoglycemia Important information on food and nutrition Tips for developing a safe exercise programStraightforward and accessible, Diabetes Demystified helps you incorporate diabetes care into your daily life without feeling overwhelmed.

Manufacturer: Wiley

The definitive guide to eating well and staying healthy with diabetes""Nutrition is pivotal to diabetes care. This book is a terrific tool for managing diabetes through good nutrition. It's a guide you can use every day-a treasure chest of advice on how to eat healthfully.""-Richard M. Bergenstal, MD, Executive DirectorInternational Diabetes Center, Minneapolis, MinnesotaFrom the American Dietetic Association comes this authoritative guide to choosing foods to control your blood sugar and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. It provides the must-know basics of daily diabetes care-from designing a food plan and preventing low blood glucose levels to losing weight and carbohydrate counting-so you can personalize diabetes and food decisions to fit your needs. You'll see how to manage blood fat levels and blood pressure-an important part of diabetes care-and gain invaluable insight into making healthy food choices and planning tasty meals. You'll also find tips on reducing sugar and fat in foods; quick and easy meal ideas; and a special section on prevention of type 2 diabetes.* Detailed menu plans for daily caloric levels of 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,000, and 2,500 calories* Includes fast-food restaurant and ethnic food guides* Ratings for high, low, and moderate glycemic index foods

Manufacturer: Wiley

Self-manage digestive disorders through dietary choicesSuffering from a gastrointestinal disorder-whether it's irritable bowel syndrome, gas, constipation, heartburn, or another condition-can be embarrassing and debilitating. While medical treatments and prescriptions can offer relief, one of the most important ways you can help yourself is to choose the right foods to eat.Backed by the American Dietetic Association, this user-friendly guide shows you how to analyze your eating habits so that you can map out a dietary plan to manage and reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of digestive disorders. You'll find practical recommendations for implementing changes in your lifestyle and advice on steering clear of common dietary mistakes. Your meals will be pleasurable and nourishing experiences-not painful ones-when you discover how to make the best and most comfortable food choices so you can embark on the road to digestive health.

Manufacturer: American Diabetes Association Brand: Brand: American Diabetes Association

This book is it — the result of Mr. Food's chance meeting with Nicole Johnson, Miss America 1999, and his desire to respond to fan requests for creative, tasty, and quick recipes for people with diabetes. With more than 150 no-nonsense recipes, plus helpful hints for keeping you on track, this book is a must-have. After all, a healthy lifestyle is vital to everyone. [This is the Spanish translation of Mr. Food's Quick & Easy Diabetic Cooking, 2nd ed.]

Manufacturer: American Diabetes Association Brand: Brand: American Diabetes Association

For a child living with diabetes there are a wide range of issues beyond nutrition and medication. There are also significant emotional, psychological, and social factors. In the second edition of this popular book, noted pediatric psychologist Tim Wysocki, PhD explores these critical issues and gives parents ways to better address them. In addition, he provides more information about children living with type 2 diabetes and helpful new information about the needs of children using an insulin pump.