A Harvard Medical School diabetes specialist and a top exercise physiologist share a proven and effective 12-week plan to reverse the course of Type 2 diabetes, lose weight, and ditch the medication for good. In this groundbreaking book, diabetes and weight management expert Osama Hamdy, M.D., Ph.D., reveals how you can reverse the course of your type 2 diabetes, lose weight for good and finally reclaim your health-in just 12 weeks! This book will help you: * Cut your medications by 50-60%-or even stop them altogether! * Learn how to safely lose-and keep off-those 10, 20 or even 50 plus pounds that are holding you back from a healthy life. * Tailor your exercise plan to the way you really live and work, so you can get results without being a slave to the gym. * ...and more! With information on how to create checklists, goal worksheets, and including real-life success stories, The Diabetes Breakthrough will help keep you motivated in making smart decisions-even on the busiest days!

People with diabetes often struggle to make healthy choices and stay on top of managing their illness. Filling a vital need, this is the first book to focus on the use of motivational interviewing (MI) in diabetes care. The uniquely qualified authors--physician Marc P. Steinberg has devoted much of his career to diabetes care, and renowned clinical psychologist William R. Miller is the codeveloper of MI--present proven counseling techniques that can make any conversation with a patient more efficacious and motivating. Numerous sample dialogues illustrate specific ways to elicit patients' strengths and help them overcome barriers to change in such areas as eating habits, physical activity, medication use, insulin treatment, substance abuse, psychological issues, and more. This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers. Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Adult Primary Care Category

Stefany Shaheen takes readers on an emotional journey as she tries everything to manage her daughter Elle's deadly and unpredictable disease, all while juggling a family of four children. Overcoming the skepticism that a dog can provide answers that medical science is still seeking, the family finds a resounding sense of peace and reassurance through Coach's near miraculous abilities as a medic-alert dog, specially trained to detect dangerous changes in blood sugar levels. Elle & Coach is a story of determination and finding hope in the most unlikely of places.

The American Diabetes Association is the authoritative voice in diabetes research and standards of care. For nearly 60 years, the ADA has published groundbreaking, vital, and timely articles in its scholarly journals, Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Diabetes Spectrum, and Clinical Diabetes, to help researchers and care providers achieve the best patient outcomes. Annual Review of Diabetes 2014 contains more than 40 of the ADA's finest articles published in 2013. Readers can now access the year's most current and important research in this one comprehensive book. Articles are categorized in three sections covering epidemiology and pathogenesis, treatment, and complications.

In this competitive world of today, one cannot achieve success only by putting in hard work. One has to imbibe and practise various techniques along with hard work to fulfil one's desires or reach the targetted goals. The book precisely deals with the different techniques, one has to inculcate in order to improve and enhance one's memory power. This is because hard work combined with a sharp memory is an ideal combination and can create wonders! The book has been divided into 30 chapters which denote 30 days in which each chapter symbolises a day, and the author aims to improve and sharpen the memory of all its readers in just 30 days! Basically, each chapter contains all the necessary steps and methods, one must practise in one's daily life to increase and strengthen the faculties of one's brain. Some of the salient features of the book are: - How to improve one's imaginative powers? - How to improve the concentration of mind? - How to remember and successfully perform all our daily activities? - How to prepare notes and excel in exams? - How to remember dates, birthdays, anniversaries, historical dates, incidents, etc.? - How to remember telephone numbers, names of persons, places, terms and terminologies? All the above and much more... Hence readers, it is definitely a must read for all of you, particularly the students and young professionals who are striving hard for a bright future ahead! #v&spublishers

Pregnancy complicated by preexisting diabetes can be managed through expert protocols and patient partnerships. Based on the new American Diabetes Association recommendations, this revised edition widely expands on the fourth edition. Topics include: pre-pregnancy counseling, contraception, psychological impact, morning sickness, nutritional management, insulin, diagnostic testing and surveillance, gestational diabetes, neonatal care of infants, and postpartum follow-up.

The role of diet in the prevention, control and treatment of diabetes continues to provide significant opportunity for non-pharmaceutical interventions for many of the over 20 million people who live with this disease. Looking beyond traditional dietary controls may lead to more effective, cost efficient, and flexible options for many patients.

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Diabetes is the only available scientific resource focused on exploring the latest advances in bioactive food research, and the potential benefit of bioactive food choice on the diabetic condition. Written by experts from around the world, it presents important information that can help improve the health of those at risk for diabetes and diabetes related conditions using food selection as its foundation.
Focuses on the role of bioactive foods in addressing pre-diabetes symptoms, their potential to complement other treatments for those suffering from diabetes and diabetic-related obesity and other health issuesDocuments foods that can affect metabolic syndrome and ways the associated information could be used to understand other diseases that share common etiological pathwaysIncludes insights from experts from around the world, providing global perspectives and options based on various regional foods

Type 2 diabetes is a major health problem reaching epidemic dimensions. It's complications, micro- and macrovascular, have a great impact in health economics as well as in the diabetic patient's quality of life. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the causes, treatment and preventive strategies of type 2 diabetes. Topics include the molecular genetics of type 2 diabetes mellitus; the pharmacogenetics and personalised therapy of oral antidiabetic drugs; gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy as effective treatment strategies in obese patients with type 2 diabetes; ACP1 genetic variability; and the study of biomarkers for diabetes mellitus type 2 and the role of high dose thiamine.

The Understanding Diabetes chart is a dynamic reference for understanding the types and complications of diabetes. This includes graphic depictions of glucose metabolism and insulin action, as well as some of the complications from diabetes. Heavy cover stock with protective varnish for durability.

This new edition of the Complete Nurse's Guide to Diabetes Care is a comprehensive resource for all nurses who work with diabetes patients. Find expert advice on: the fundamentals of diabetes care; recent research on complications and associated diseases; numerous care and management approaches; how diabetes affects women, children, and the elderly; and practical issues, such as the effects of anxiety, depression, and polypharmacy.

Formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a natural process during oxidative metabolism. ROS play an important role not only in pathological processes of human organism as usually presented but less attention is paid to their proper important role in cell signalling, biosynthesis or non-specific anti-infectious defence. Overproduction of ROS during numerous pathological situations in presence of insufficient antioxidant protection leads to substantial oxidative changes of lipids, proteins, sugars, and also DNA. Protection against ROS is assured by different extracellular or intracellular antioxidant mechanisms as studied during last decades. Antioxidant enzymes rectifying the oxidative damage are studied with regard to their different activities and usefulness in body protection. Their genetic polymorphisms are certainly involved in different response to oxidative stress. Special attention should be devoted to the topic of oxidative nuclear and mitochondrial DNA damage and its restoring via DNA repair process, especially base excision repair (BER). A large scale of antioxidant enzymes is involved in correction of DNA oxidative damage. Natural trend of worsened DNA repair is usually associated with aging. Other pathologies related with deficient DNA repair are susceptibility to carcinogenesis (lack of apoptosis control) or degenerative diseases. Oxidative stress is involved in the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus (DM -- oxidative stress of mainly metabolic origin) and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD -- oxidative stress of mainly inflammatory origin). In spite of confirmed OS in DM or IBD, the substantial information about the intensity of DNA repair and its possible relationship to the disease course and development of chronic complications is missing. The author pilot studies completed both in adult and paediatric patients with DM or IBD confirmed an increased oxidative stress as well as oxidative DNA damage examined with comet assay. The surprising findings were ascertained in intensity of DNA repair (analysed with modified comet assay).

Type 2 diabetes is a growing problem for the developed and developing countries and it is a burden on healthcare systems as well as individuals. Nutraceuticals, Glycemic Health and Type 2 Diabetes primarily focuses on the nutraceuticals that assist in preventing and managing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. The book gives an overview of glycemic health and highlights the use of novel and upcoming nutraceutical ingredients such as bioactive peptides, traditional herbs from India and Mexico, resistant starches, cinnamon, chromium III and others. After the successful commercial application of bioactive peptides as nutraceutical ingredients in the management of blood pressure, companies are now focusing on peptides for the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes. Resistant starches in the clinical studies have demonstrated to reduce the glycemic and insulin response and increasing insulin sensitivity. These and other nutraceuticals that are supported by scientific and clinical studies are highlighted. The editors and contributors are experts in their respective fields and are largely from the university, industry and government. Nutraceuticals, Glycemic Health and Type 2 Diabetes will be useful as a standard reference book for all those concerned with the role of nutraceuticals and glycemia in the prevention and control of type 2 diabetes.

People with diabetes are 1.6 times more likely than people without diabetes to use a complementary or alternative medicine supplement. This clinician's guide will give you facts and tips to help your patients successfully consider using a CAM supplement. Includes: in-depth descriptions of botanical and nonbotanical CAM supplements to treat diabetes; tables organizing supplements and therapies for quick reference; and review of clinical studies and chemical constituents for each supplement.

Fully updated based on the latest research This new edition of What to Eat If You Have Diabetes is an invaluable guide to helping patients, their families, and their caregivers develop an individualized program for stabilizing blood sugar and maintaining an all-around healthy lifestyle. The book features revised diabetes management guidelines, new lab tests, and the latest research on gestational diabetes, hypoglycemia, and insulin resistance. New whole-food diet plans, additional menus and recipes, and instructions for carbohydrate counting are also included.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. AN AUTHORITATIVE, POINT-OF-CARE GUIDE FOR THE PRIMARY CARE SETTING. Edited and designed especially for use by the non-specialist clinician, this handy resource provides an effective distillation of the clinical content from ELLENBERG & RIFKIN'S DIABETES MELLITUS - the most trusted resource in the literature! Nowhere else can you find such up-to-date, practical, and accessible information on this important disease and its complications. FEATURES: *Concise, practical, state-of-the-art information drawn from one of the most trustworthy sources in the field *The latest classification, diagnostic, and treatment guidelines for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes *Portable, powerful, pocket-friendly, and affordable *Includes the latest pharmacological therapeutics in this rapidly developing field *Up-to-date information on nutritional therapy and patient education in the management of diabetes *Authoritative advice on complications such as neuropathy, ocular and ophthalmic conditions, heart disease, and more *Coverage of diabetes in the child, in pregnancy, in the elderly, and other special cases

Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of four, John Keeler's life has been marked by a determination to make it as fulfilling and rich as possible. In this honest and heart-warming book he describes his journey from childhood to adulthood; from that initial diagnosis, through dealing with pain, fear and ignorance, to his situation today, where he feels in control of his diabetes - it no longer controls him!

At times humorous, at other times raw and blunt, John Keeler highlights the feelings, experiences and the (often overlooked) practical difficulties that people with diabetes often face. Here you will find advice on how to avoid the common pitfalls, honest descriptions of the emotions you may feel, as well reassurance and support.

This book is aimed at fellow sufferers, but also their families, friends, and health care providers, who wish to learn more about how you can live life fully with diabetes.

Enjoy a wide variety of healthy, yummy desserts

If you have diabetes–or know someone who does–tasty desserts may seem to be a thing of the past. Now, in this remarkable book, professor, chef, and dietitian Sandy Kapoor shows you how to prepare rich and delicious delights that anyone will enjoy! Featuring more than 150 recipes that use readily available ingredients, this easy-to-follow guide teaches you healthy dessert cooking techniques so you can create mouth-watering desserts that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and low in fat, cholesterol, and sugar. You’ll discover many traditional favorites–from chocolate cake to Grandma’s apple pie–and an assortment of innovative desserts, such as five-spice sugar-free cornmeal muffins and blended watermelon cooler flavored with mint. Complete with nutritional analyses for each recipe, Delicious Desserts When You Have Diabetes makes eating dessert an enjoyable, healthful experience for anyone.

Featuring such scrumptious recipes as:

Blueberry Muffins Loaded with Blueberries • Fresh Pear Torte Laced with Dried Cranberries • Nutty Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies • Homestyle Banana Walnut Bread • Raspberry-Filled Crumble Coffee Cake • Lemon-Flavored Cheesecake in Graham Cracker Crumb Crust • Red Cherry Pie Splashed with Amaretto • Frozen Pumpkin Ice Cream Dessert with Gingersnap Crumb Crust • Mango and Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

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They're everywhere, from frozen-food aisles to fast-food stores, from deli take-out to salad bars--fast, prepackaged food fit for today's busy lifestyles. The choices are unlimited, unless you have diabetes--until now. Why shouldn't you be able to enjoy the same time-saving benefits from convenience foods? Finally, diabetes educator and author Betty Wedman-St. Louis shows you how to take advantage of today's convenience foods while still taking care of your diabetes.. Brush up on diabetes nutritional guidelines and meal-planning essentials.. Get the facts on food safety at salad bars and how to handle those giant portions from restaurants.. Streamline your time in the kitchen with menus and recipes for simple home meals that call for only four to five ingredients.. Move into the fast lane with two weeks worth of menus featuring prepared and fast foods.. Rely on a handy reference for nutritional information on prepared foods as well as popular fast-food chains so you can make informed decisions before you even drive up to the take-out window.. .

Whether you're looking for simple recipes and menus to prepare at home or trying to fit fast food into your diet management of diabetes, you'll take Diabetes Meals on the Run with you to the market, in the kitchen, and on the go..

The right diet is the foundation for successful management of Diabetes. Published in association with The British Diabetic Association 'Recipes For Health: Diabetes' contains over 200 delicious recipes each carefully designed to meet the special nutrition needs of people with diabetes.

Calorie counts and carbohydrate rating are provided for every recipe so it's easy to keep track of your glucose levels.

• Children's recipes and advice to help the child with diabetes
• Easy everyday meals
• Dishes for special occasions
• Vegetarian options
• A range of puddings, cakes and desserts

Azima Govindji was formerly Chief Dietician for the British diabetic Association. Jill Myers is the former Home economist to the British Diabetic association

Most doctors consider diabetes a one-way street - once you have it, your only option is to manage the symptoms with a restricted diet, close monitoring of blood sugar, and medications. Pharmacist, Suzy Cohen, shows that diabetes can be treated instead through safe, natural means, like food and vitamins, rather than strictly relying on prescription drugs. She shifts the focus away from glucose management to a whole body approach, using supplements, minerals, and dietary changes to lose weight, repair cell damage, improve insulin function, and reduce the side effects from prescription drugs, many of which rob nutrients from the body and cause additional symptoms. This 5-step program uses natural alternatives, such as drinking nutrition-packed green drinks, adding vitamin D and anti-inflammatory supplements, increasing fibre intake, and including minerals in the diet to help restore the body's own supply of insulin. "Diabetes Without Drugs" explains how patients can protect their heart, kidneys, eyesight, and limbs from the damage often caused by diabetes and shows the impact that the right foods and the right supplements can make in reducing blood sugar levels, aiding weight loss, and restoring vibrant health to everyone with diabetes.

As the number of patients with diabetes increases annually, it is not surprising that the number of patients with diabetes who are admitted to the hospital also increases. Once in the hospital, patients with diabetes or hyperglycemia may be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, require urgent or elective surgery, enteral or parenteral nutrition, intravenous insulin infusion, or therapies that significantly impact glycemic control (e.g., steroids). Because many clinical outcomes are influenced by the degree of glycemic control, knowledge of the best practices in inpatient diabetes management is extremely important. The field of inpatient management of diabetes and hyperglycemia has grown substantially in the last several years. This body of knowledge is summarized in this book, so it can reach the audience of hospitalists, endocrinologists, nurses and other team members who take care of hospitalized patients with diabetes and hyperglycemia.

Psychosocial Care for People with Diabetes describes the major psychosocial issues which impact living with and self-management of diabetes and its related diseases, and provides treatment recommendations based on proven interventions and expert opinion. The book is comprehensive and provides the practitioner with guidelines to access and prescribe treatment for psychosocial problems commonly associated with living with diabetes.

The effective management of diabetes can delay or even prevent the development of complications. Patients will often need to take a variety of medications, in addition to embracing lifestyle changes, to achieve this. Prescribing in Diabetes gives clear information about the options for treating the various aspects of diabetes, such as abnormal blood glucose, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol. It also gives practical advice on how to support people in managing their problems independently and improve their lifestyle, by making better choices armed with a thorough understanding of the condition and options for treatment. Chapters cover the range of methods available for the delivery of medicines to patients, the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and an overview on how the drugs work. The book also discusses normal blood glucose regulation, self-monitoring, weight management, smoking cessation and the management of the most common complications.