
When Diabetes Complicates Your Life
Controlling Diabetes and Related Complications
- 144 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
A valuable guide to improving your life. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years, you're at risk for developing complications such as eye disease, poor circulation, kidney disease, stroke, and heart disease. When Diabetes Complicates Your Life shows you how to reduce the risk and minimize any complications you may already be experiencing. This revised and updated edition incorporates the medical insights learned from the landmark Diabetes Control and Complications Trial, and includes information on new medications, improved medical equipment, and new treatment options. You'll learn how to maximize the benefits of: Blood glucose testing Careful foot care Meal planning Exercise tips Being prepared for insulin reactions Keeping a blood glucose log With straightforward yet sensitive advice, this inspiring book will empower you to triumph over the challenges of diabetes and live life to the fullest.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction When the News Hits Home
- Chapter 1. My Story
- Chapter 2. Nerves and Circulation
- Chapter 3. Kidneys
- Chapter 4. Eyes
- Chapter 5. Lows, Highs, and Deadly Acids
- Chapter 6. Monitoring
- Chapter 7. Machines for Measuring Glucose
- Chapter 8. Insulin Insights
- Chapter 9. Painless Injections
- Chapter 10. Insulin Delivery Systems
- Chapter 11. Current Theory and Treatment
- Chapter 12. Meal Planning Guidelines
- Chapter 13. Exercise Guidelines
- Chapter 14. Brain Power and Positive Thinking
- Chapter 15. On a Daily Basis
- Reading List
- Index