The First Year: Cirrhosis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

Manufacturer: Amer Diabetes Assn Brand: Brand: Amer Diabetes Assn

Part medical mystery, part cultural history, The Philatelic History of Diabetes is the story of diabetes, chronicling experimental research, therapeutic advances, and hope for a cure. With 30 internationally issued postage stamps beautifully displayed and identified by country and date of issue, this book groups commemorative stamps into five evolutionary phases that illustrate how diabetes has been viewed throughout history. All royalties from the sale of this book go to the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation.

Manufacturer: Wiley

Discover the secrets to easy diabetes-friendly entertaining!Now there's no need to worry about what to serve when you host a special get-together or celebration. With The Diabetes Menu Cookbook, you can cook and enjoy festive foods that not only stay within diabetes nutritional health guidelines, but also taste terrific. Whether you have diabetes or cook for someone who does, this book is an essential year-round kitchen companion.Inside you'll find:120 great-tasting recipes, including appetizers and drinks, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and wraps, main dishes, side dishes, and dessertsTwenty-two "mix and match" menus covering everything from a Thanksgiving feast and a New Year's Day open house to a Mother's Day brunch and a Father's Day barbecueInformation on American Diabetes Association guidelines for nutritional health and helpful specific recommendations based on weightHealth and cooking tips to make your life and your meal preparation easier

Manufacturer: Sterling

Over 18.2 million people in the United States have some form of diabetes—and more than eight million of them are 60 years of age or older. Those who have been recently diagnosed may feel scared, confused, and full of questions. What is the difference between types 1 and 2? Will I have to take shots every day for the rest of my life? How can I prevent diabetes’ debilitating long-term effects? And what should I do in case of an emergency—such as insulin shock?AARP provides the answers that diabetes sufferers and their caregivers need. Most of this valuable, tightly organized guide focuses on Type 2 Diabetes, the form most likely to develop in middle age or later. But there is also advice on how aging affects those with Type 1, which involves a serious, genetically inherited insulin imbalance. There are discussions on how the disease is contracted; what complications can arise; how the illness affects the organs; how to manage diabetes on a day-to-day basis; guidelines for exercise and weight control; and which organizations stand ready to help, both medically and financially. Special sections designed for quick and easy access highlight important information, and provide essential checklists that make it simpler to maintain your treatment and stay healthy. This is a must-have resource for everyone with diabetes, as well as for their families and support group.

Manufacturer: Kaplan Publishing Brand: Brand: Kaplan Trade

Keep Your Heart Healthyand Preserve the Quality of Your Life!The statistics are staggering: More than 1 million people have new or recurrent heart attacks every year. Don’t become a statistic. Make the decision today to educate yourself about keeping your heart healthy.In The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Heart Attacks, Dr. Curtis Rimmerman, one of America’s foremost authorities on heart health, reveals important information for patients and their families on how to avoid a heart attack or survive and thrive after one. Inside you’ll find advice to help you:Understand the risk factors and minimize the likelihood of having a heart attack.· Discover the best possible methods for managing heart problems, using medical, surgical, interventional, and rehabilitative strategies.Get the facts about diet and exercise and the dramatic impact they can have on your condition. · Learn about the latest breakthrough studies, and what those discoveries mean for the future of preventing heart attacks.Find inspiration and encouragement from the stories of people who have survived heart attacks and improved their health.Cleveland Clinic is ranked consistently among the top hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report. Its heart program, ranked #1 in the United States for 14 years in a row, cares for people from more than 100 countries.

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

This clear and concise compilation of practical tips for health care providers covers macronutrients, supplements, meal planning, obesity, nutrition principles, and more.

Manufacturer: American Diabetes Association

Twenty-five fictional stories that will entertain, enlighten, and ease a child's frustration about having diabetes.

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

Millions of ways to mix and match! Here's how it works: Each menu planner has 28 days worth of new menu choices; pages are split into thirds and are interchangeable. There are 20,000 menu combinations in each book. No matter which combination the reader chooses, carb counts and nutrients are correct for the entire day­­automatically. Readers can mix and match among all of the menu planners if they want; millions of combinations are possible! Updated third editions of the Month of Meals series feature: Complete nutrient analysis and carbohydrate count for every meal Every meal includes the same number of carbs, no matter which choice is picked­­45­60 grams for every breakfast, 60­75 grams for every lunch, and 70­85 grams for every dinner­­this helps keep blood sugar levels stable Covered spiral binding increases bookshelf visibility

Manufacturer: American Diabetes Association

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

The host of "Cooking Light" and the Former "Galloping Gourmet" shares his secrets for healthy living Changing health habits is challenging when there are so many easy ways to veer off course. Celebrity chef Graham Kerr and his wife, Treena, have made it easier to make healthy choices and lifestyle changes by showing readers where to start and what to do. This journal combines the expert advice of 130 health professionals--from cardiologists to fitness experts--with the practical features of a logbook. Readers can record blood pressure, carb intake, exercise, blood sugar, stress, and more. Each expert presents three important health tips and insights for living healthy.