A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to understanding and managing
your diabetes. Silver Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Awards
(Health & Fitness) by the Independent Book Publishers
Association; Winner of the Best Book Award (Health: Medical
Reference) by the American Book Fest; Silver Winner of Book Award
(Education) by the National Health Information Awards Diabetes Head
to Toe is an invaluable resource for anyone living with diabetes.
It includes everything you should know about the disease-straight
from the experts. The authors, all doctors who specialize in
diabetes care, offer simple explanations and essential advice on
all things diabetes. Accessible and concise, Diabetes Head to Toe
presents information at a glance, with conversational prose and
easy-to-digest bullet points. Each chapter begins with a short
introduction and includes helpful sections on "What You Need to
Know" and "What Does It All Mean?" Other notable features include
"Tips," "Myths and Facts," and frequently asked questions. In
addition to defining medical concepts in everyday language while
tackling core topics, such as patient dietary needs and lifestyle
changes, this book contains unique coverage of * how to prevent and
diagnose diabetes * the many complications-head to toe-that people
with diabetes can develop * diabetes in diverse populations,
including children and adults * new treatments for diabetes and how
they work * common interactions between diabetes medications and
other drugs * medical conditions that occur more frequently in
people with diabetes, including eye disease, heart disease, kidney
problems, depression, nerve damage, and sexual problems *
cutting-edge diabetes technologies and the costs, benefits, and
limitations of various devices * legal considerations that everyone
with diabetes should keep in mind More than 50 illustrations
illuminate key points, while a two-color format allows readers to
quickly identify the information they are seeking. Aimed at people
with diabetes, family members, teachers, physicians, nurses,
dietitians, pharmacists, specialists, and anyone else who cares
about the health of diabetes patients, this up-to-date book will
help readers recognize the early warning signs before
diabetes-related difficulties arise, ensuring a long, healthy life.
Silver Winner of the 2019 Benjamin Franklin Awards (Health &
Fitness) of the Independent Book Publishers Association.
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