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American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes
by American Diabetes Association
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Mass Market Paperback: 544 pages
Publisher: Bantam; 4 Revised (August 29 2006)
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Chapter 1: What Is Diabetes?
When you or someone you love has diabetes, you discover that you must think about a part of life that others take for granted. Your never-changing goal becomes reaching a subtle balance between glucose and insulin.

Chapter 1: Tests for Diabetes
Although your physician may suspect that you have diabetes because of your symptoms, the only sure way to tell is with blood tests. Blood tests are used to diagnose both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as gestational diabetes.



Book Description

The most complete self-care guide available from the leaders in diabetes information

The most up-to-date information on:

  • New Diabetes Drugs and Insulin
  • Achieving Blood Sugar Control
  • Preventing Complications
  • Handling Emergencies
  • Testing
  • Using a Meter
  • Insulin Pumps
  • Nutrition
  • Exercise
  • Sexuality
  • Pregnancy
  • Insurance
  • And Much, Much More

The American Diabetes Association - the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy - has revised this one-volume sourcebook to bring you all the information you need to live an active, healthy life with diabetes.

This comprehensive home reference gives you information on the best self-care techniques and latest medical breakthroughs. No matter what type of diabetes you have, this extraordinary guide will answer all your questions.

Find out how to:

  • Choose the best health-care team for you
  • Maintain tight control over blood glucose levels
  • Buy, use, and store insulin
  • Recognize warning signs of low blood sugar
  • Design an effective exercise and weight-loss plan
  • Save money on supplies
  • Maximize insurance coverage
  • Balance family demands and diabetes
  • And more

About the Author

American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Assocation is the nation's leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Assocation provides services to communities across the country. Its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes..

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