Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin (Marlowe Diabetes Library)

Manufacturer: Avery

Diabetes does not have to control your life You are not alone. Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and are facing its challenges. But you have the power to get your life back. You can not only prevent disabling complications, but also effectively stop the progression of the disease. Recent research proves the key is tight blood sugar control. Here, leading diabetes researcher Dr. William T. Cefalu distills the latest studies and offers a breakthrough program to halt your symptoms. Combining cutting-edge conventional and alternative therapies now available, Stop Diabetes Now arms you with the most up-to-date information, explaining: *How to control your glucose level painlessly and effectively *The incredible benefits of careful nutrition and simple exercise *How to manage your hunger *When medication makes sense *Which supplements have been proven to make a difference Stop Diabetes Now proves that diabetes doesn't have to be a grim sentence. Fight back and take charge of your health today with this simple step- by-step program.

Manufacturer: Da Capo Lifelong Books

An indispensable addition to the diabetes self-care shelf, Diabetes? No Problema is written expressly for the millions of Latinos who have or are at risk for diabetes and its complications. Leading diabetes authorities Drs. Colberg and Villa-Caballero present everything Latinos need to know to understand and manage their condition.Topics include dietary modifications to help control diabetes, common traps and pitfalls, and everyday tips to effectively manage the disease. With inspirational stories of diabetic Latinos who have successfully conquered their condition, Diabetes? No Problema is the most accessible, essential guide for every Latino with, or at risk for, diabetes.

Manufacturer: Wiley,2003

American Dietetic Association Guide to Eating Right When You Have Diabetes by American Dietetic Association . Wiley, 2003 .

Manufacturer: Da Capo Press

You can reduce your chances of getting diabetes or its serious complications--even if it runs in your family. This book clearly explains the hereditary transmission of the disease and tells readers how they can reduce the onset or severity of the disease, prevent the consequences of, or even prevent, the disease.

Manufacturer: Albatros Ediciones Brand: Brand: Albatros/Argentina

Book by American Diabetes Association

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

Practical clinical manual for clinicians, nurses, physical and sports therapists on the special aspects of exercise and sports in diabetes. Written in consensus with the American College of Sports Medicine. 49 contributors, 43 U.S.

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

A hysterical memoir of growing up as a husky . . . plump . . .heavy-set . . . OK, FAT! child, who struggled with weight problems through adulthood, Stephen Furst shares his tips and recipes for how he went from an out-of-control 320-pound person with diabetes, to his lean, mean, low-fat eating machine of 175. A self-help cookbook of epic proportions­­or actually, epic portions­­filled with all kinds of tips and anecdotes, it includes everything from real recipes (such as cheesecake, soup, and pasta) to how to get through the holidays without killing yourself instead of your relatives. You've tried everything else­­try laughing your way to better health. Stephen Furst has been an actor for the past 23 years, starring in the classic movie comedy Animal House and two multiaward-winning television series­­"St. Elsewhere" and "Babylon 5."

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

An expert guide to diabetes medications. Full details on each class of drugs and their role in treatment as well as fast references on everything from insulin analogs to the next metformin-glyburide combination. Eleven information-packed chapters also cover mixing and administering drugs, contraindications, and side effects. Each chapter’s Quick Reference section includes such areas as mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, dosage forms and dose, and precautions/side effects. Topics Include: Sulfonylureas a-Glucosidase Inhibitors Glitazones Treatment of Hypertension in Patients with Diabetes Treatment of Hyperlipidemia in Patients with Diabetes Biguanides Overview of Medications Used to Treat Type 1 Diabetes

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

For people with diabetes, the disease can seem as though it has a mind of its own. Sometimes the best way to manage diabetes is to simply outthink it. The newest installment in the American Diabetes Association’s 101 Tips series does just that--by following the same great quick, easy-to-read question-and-answer format that appeals to people with type 1 and 2 diabetes. Divided into 11 sections, 101 Tips for Outsmarting Diabetes covers monitoring diabetes, improving diet, preventing complications, interacting with health care teams, and much more.