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Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Related Disorders
by American Diabetes Association Harold E. LebovitzLeading experts on diabetes mellitus share today's most effective diabetic treatments! Our newly revised 5th edition is your comprehensive guide to diabetes symptoms and current standards of care for Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.New diabetes treatment strategies include medical nutrition therapy with diabetes diet and exercise programs. Learn about our latest research on diabetes medication and technology with insulin-pump therapy, insulin secretagogues, incretin mimetics, and medications for obesity.Explore advances in type 1 diabetes prevention. Family care topic include diabetes in pregnancy, diabetic ketoacidosis, childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes in children. Other topics include glycemic control, diabetes complications and comorbidities, diabetes mellitus therapy in different patient groups and much more. This is an excellent resource for physicians seeking to provide the most current treatment for their patients.
Transitions in Care
by Barbara J. Anderson Howard A. Wolpert Michael A. HarrisProviding care for a young adult with type 1 diabetes during this stage can be difficult as well. Transitions in Care serves as a coaching manual for health care providers and parents, and as a guide to self-care and independence for young adults with diabetes. It demystifies a complicated period in a life with type 1 diabetes and makes the passage to adulthood easier for everyone involved.
Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
by Arlan L. Rosenbloom Janet H. SilversteinEpidemiology of type 2 diabetes in youth, including evidence for and magnitude of the epidemic; pathophysiology in youth, case-finding criteria, and when to consider the possibility of type 2; and how to diagnose and treat diabetes in children and adolescents.
Meeting the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care
by Mayer B. DavidsonImproving glycemic, lipid, and blood pressure outcomes is the essence of diabetes care. Maintaining consistently positive results is an ongoing challenge for every healthcare professional. After years of clinical practice, Mayer Davidson, MD, has developed a series of algorithmic techniques that can increase positive results. Based on ADA's Standards of Care, this book offers detailed treatment algorithms that have been shown to be clinically effective in improving outcomes in people with diabetes.
American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes
by American Diabetes AssociationThe American Diabetes Association-the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy-has completely revised this comprehensive home reference to provide all the information a person needs to live an active, healthy life with diabetes. Now in its fifth edition, this extensive resource contains information on the best self-care techniques and the latest medical advances. For people with diabetes, this extraordinary guide will answer any question. Topics include the latest on self-care for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes; new types of insulin and medications; strategies for avoiding diabetes complications; expanded sections on meal planning and nutrition; and tips on working with the health care system and insurance providers.
The Diabetes Dictionary
by American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes can be a complicated disease, and it is sometimes described with complex terms. To stay healthy, you need to understand the constantly growing vocabulary of diabetes research and treatment. The Diabetes Dictionary gives you the straightforward definitions of diabetes terms and concepts that you need to successfully manage your disease. With more than 500 entries, this pocket-size book is an indispensable resource for every person with diabetes.
The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook
by Nancy S. HughesMaking delicious meals doesn't have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive. You can create satisfying dishes using just four ingredients, or even less! Make the most of your time and money. You'll be amazed at how much you can prepare with just a few simple ingredients.With over 150 quick, easy-to-prepare recipe, The 4-Ingredients Diabetes Cookbook has recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Enjoy such mouth-watering dishes as:Chili-stuffed potatoesCrostini with Kalamata olivesSausage-potato skillet casseroleMint patty ice cream sandwichesSizzling pork chopsSeared chicken with spicy chipotle cream saucePumpkin pie snack cake and much more!Inside you'll also find:Time-saving tips, tricks, and techniquesHealthy eating advice for people with diabetesRecipes that meet ADA guidelinesFull nutritional analysisDiabetic exchangesPreparation timesBeautiful photographs
The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook
by Jackie NewgentEating with diabetes means eating healthy. But many cookbooks for people with diabetes substitute artificial sweeteners and processed foods at the expense of great flavor. Now if you want to make healthier choices, you don't have to give up good food!The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook features 150 recipes that focus on whole foods and unprocessed ingredients. You can enjoy: Blanco Huevos Rancheros, Creole-Style Red Beans and Rice, Roasted Wild Salmon Fillet with Orange-Miso Sauce, Horseradish Pork Tenderloin on Naan with Arugula, and much, much more! You can do away with artificial ingredients that leave you feeling unfulfilled! Forget those "fat-free" products that are really just flavorless! Healthy eating is not only good, it's also great tasting!
Sex and Diabetes
by Joycelyn Elders Janis Roszler Donna RiceSex & Diabetes is the first book ever to deal exclusively with sexual problems as they relate to diabetes- and the only book to discuss issues that relate to both men and women.It also shows you how sexual problems can be prevented or delayed and discusses treatments options that currently exist. Sex & Diabetes highlights the value of communication between sexual partners and the importance of having an open relationship with healthcare professionals.
16 Myths of a Diabetic Diet
by Amy Peterson Campbell Karen Hanson ChalmersWhether you've just been diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, you've probably heard your share of diabetes myths. 16 Myths of a Diabetic Diet will tell you the truth about diabetes and how to eat when you have diabetes. Learn what the most common myths about diabetes meal plans are, where they came from, and how to overcome them. Diabetes doesn't have to be a life sentence of boring, dull meals.
8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control
by Christine Tobin Laura Hieronymus8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control is the diabetes management plan that helps you manage your diabetes. It's the plan for when you don't have a plan. The week-by-week approach of this book shows you how to put together a health care team, manage medications, understand and implement the basics of meal planning, improve blood glucose self-monitoring, start an exercise program, and more. Other books are encyclopedias about diabetes, but 8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control is a structured approach to improving blood glucose and to managing diabetes better. Easy-to-read instructions and simple weekly goals help get you where you need to be - in as little as eight weeks!
Your First Year with Diabetes
by Theresa GarneroA 12-month plan for surviving diabetesThe most frightening moment for most people with diabetes is when they are first diagnosed. They are filled with questions: What can I eat? What should I do? Is there a plan for me to follow? While some people get a plan from their doctor, most people do not. Your First Year with Diabetes is the plan for everyone. It walks you step-by-step through a first-30-days survival plan, then shows a month-by-month program for what comes next. Everything from a basic explanation of diabetes, what you can eat right away, and instructions on how to check glucose to a deeper knowledge about diabetes nutrition, avoiding complications, and better management. Your First Year with Diabetes also anticipates and explains problems such as depression, illnesses, and needing to lose weight.
Diabetes 911
by Sandra L. Weber Larry A. FoxWhat do people with diabetes do when something goes wrong? Many turn to Diabetes 911 for answers. It is the only book available that specifically addresses everything readers might ask, from everyday emergencies to what to do in case of a natural disaster. The first part of the book walks the reader through the basics of prevention-how to put together a diabetes survival kit, what supplies to keep on hand, and how to stay cool when an emergency happens. Other chapters give step-by-step instructions and detailed explanations of how to deal with hypoglycemic reactions, sick days, travel situations, emergency treatment of diabetic children, and extreme emergencies.
Type 2 Diabetes: Your Healthy Living Guide
by American Diabetes AssociationOver 20,000 units sold of the third edition aloneCompletely reworked from the ground up, this new edition of Type 2 Diabetes: Your Healthy Living Guide is better than ever. Rewritten with the help of a team of diabetes experts, this ADA bestseller is now friendlier, easier-to-read, better designed, and more comprehensive. This is one book every person with type 2 diabetes needs on their bookshelf.
The Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications
by Marvin E. Levin Michael A. PfeiferDiabetes complications can be prevented, and they can be treated.First you need to know how serious and life threatening the issues are that you're up against. Learn how to take care of yourself to prevent diabetes complications before they become deadly. Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications is divided into chapters on major parts and systems of the body and the diabetic complications that may affect them.This new edition covers everything from heart disease prevention, eye problems, and diabetic kidney diseases to gastroparesis, GI problems, and critical diabetic foot care. Also included is the latest information on new diabetes medications, overcoming depression, and even erectile dysfunction.Get the edge you need to protect yourself and to prevent or slow down diabetes complications. Most people affected by diabetes will experience complications as a result of diabetes symptoms. How to treat and prevent those complications seems overwhelming, but The Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications makes understanding what to do a snap.
Guide to Healthy Fast-Food Eating
by Hope S. WarshawHere is the most complete and easy-to-use fast-food guide for people with diabetes, heart disease, and weight challenges. Along with nutrition information, this comprehensive book provides the skills and strategies you need to find healthy meals in the most popular fast-food restaurants in America. This book contains:Nutrition facts for calories, carbohydrates, fiber, fat, trans and saturated fats, protein, and moreExchange and serving sizes for every menu itemCommon pitfalls of fast-food eating and how to avoid themTips for making healthier fast-food choicesRealistic ways to deal with diabetes-related dining dilemma
American Diabetes Association Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements
by Laura Shane-McwhorterThe only guide to herbs and supplements for people with diabetes!More and more people are using nutritional supplements and natural remedies for health, but people with diabetes don't always understand how herbs and supplements can affect them. Many supplements can intensify and interfere with prescribed medications for diabetes. The American Diabetes Association Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements lays out, in clear terms, pertinent information about why these popular herbs and nutritional supplements are used and how they affect prescription drugs. Take the guesswork out of taking herbs and supplements with this informative guide.
What Do I Eat Now?
by M.S. Patti Geil R.D. Tami A. RossWhat Do I Eat Now? is the single best resource for people with diabetes to learn how to eat right and eat healthy with diabetes. Each chapter explains a vital concept of diabetes nutrition in easy-to-understand language. "Tell Me What to Eat" meal plans and recipes at the end of each chapter get readers started on a lifetime of healthy eating. Don't waste time trying to figure everything out from scratch when What Do I Eat Now? gives readers a step-by-step plan for understanding how to eat right. Learn as you go by cooking healthy, nutritious, and flavorful diabetic meals!
50 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes
by Kathleen StanleyDiabetes self-care explained in 50 easy-to-understand conceptsManaging diabetes is sometimes scary-but it doesn't need to be. This book cuts through the confusing and sometimes conflicting information about diabetes and lets you know the most important factors in staying healthy, eating right, and living well with diabetes. With an attractive, eye-catching, 2-color design, this book teaches you everything from picking the right doctor to testing blood sugar to working with an insurance company to get better diabetes care. Every tip is described in a short, easy-to-understand chapter. The author, Kathleen Stanley, is an expert with nearly 20 years experience in diabetes care. This is an invaluable resource for everyone with diabetes who wants to make their lives a little easier-and a lot healthier.
The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen
by American Diabetes Association CanolainfoYou want healthy homemade meals, but don't want to sacrifice flavor or spend hours in the kitchen. You care about heart health and want to get your diabetes under control, but still want to enjoy eating. Where can you find easy-to-make recipes that are both nutritious and delicious--in The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen: Fresh, Fast, and Flavorful Recipes Made with Canola Oil. Bring the taste of fresh, natural ingredients and wholesome meals to your table. Featuring 151 recipes made with canola oil-one of the healthiest cooking oils available-you will be serving dishes that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol but high in flavor in no time. It's just what the doctor, and your inner chef, ordered.Here are a few of the exceptional recipes you'll love to prepare again and again:Spinach Salad with Grilled and Fresh FruitGrill Pan Chicken with Fiery Mango-Ginger SalsaPork Tenderloin and Potatoes with Horseradish-Mustard SauceBlack Bean Burgers with Avocado-Lime MayonnaiseWarm Brownie Wedges with Java CreamThe Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen is brought to you by the American Diabetes Association® and Canola Info. ADA is the nation's leading volunteer health organization supporting diabetes research, information, advocacy, and publication of comprehensive diabetes information. CanolaInfo is a nonprofit information source about canola oil. For related information about the cookbook, go to www.heartsmartdiabetes.org.
Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy
by Hope S. WarshawPlanning a meal around diabetes doesn't have to be difficultMeal planning is one of the hardest parts of managing diabetes. The new edition of Hope Warshaw's best-selling book gives you all the tools you need to plan and eat healthier meals. Updated to include the latest nutrition recommendations for the American Diabetes Association and the federal government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy is a resource no person with diabetes should be without.The Fourth Edition of Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy provides the answers to all questions you have.What are my health and nutrition goals?What is the best kind of oil to use?How do I make my favorite recipes healthier?Do I need dietary supplements?What strategies can I use to make food shopping and preparation easier?
Diabetes Burnout
by William H. PolonskyDiabetes Burnout is an interactive book that addresses the emotional issues that contribute to poor glycemic control and provides guidance to overcoming the barriers to good self-care. Worksheets help you assess your current state of motivation and establish a successful plan of action. This book addresses not only your frustrations, but also how burnout may contribute to poor self-care, high blood glucose & later complications. A series of interactive questionnaires and self-evaluations guide you toward overcoming barriers to good control.
American Diabetes Association Guide to Raising a Child with Diabetes
by Jean Betschart RoemerThe American Diabetes Association Guide to Raising a Child with Diabetes, 3rd edition features the latest advances in diabetes care to help your child have a healthy active childhood. Full of problem-solving examples and easy-to-use tables, you will learn how:To adjust insulin to allow for the foods kids love to eatTo help the child with type 2 diabetesTo plan meals that are nutritious and balancedTo play sports and games safelyTo handle sick daysYour child can maintain a busy schedule and still feel healthy and strongTo negotiate the twists and turns of being "different"To accept the physical and emotional challenges that life has to offerAnd much more
Diabetes and Pregnancy
by David A. SacksPregnancy is an exciting time of change and expectation. Now is the time to take charge of your health so you and your baby can have the healthiest, happiest lives possible.Do you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are thinking about getting pregnant? Did you have gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy and are now planning to get pregnant again? Are you pregnant and just found out you have gestational diabetes? Diabetes & Pregnancy has the answers that you need and will let you focus on becoming a mom.Learn what you need to do to stay well and have a healthy baby. Topics include:Getting you and your blood glucose levels in the best shape before getting pregnantEating and exercising for twoAchieving a healthy body weightKnowing what tests to expect during pregnancyLearning to balance insulin with your meal planPreventing complications
101 Weight Loss Tips for Preventing and Controlling Diabetes
by Anne Daly Linda Delahanty Judith Wylie-RosettContains tips on preventing diabetes, weight loss surgery and medications, diabetes complications, eating out, overcoming emotional obstacles to weight loss, exercise, and nutrition.