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Don't let diabetes send you to the bench. These motivational
stories of top athletes with diabetes will inspire you to live your
best life. An ultra-marathoner, a three-time Olympic gold medalist,
a major league pitcher, and an NFL star. What do these elite
athletes have in common? They reached the top of their field—all
while living with diabetes. Essential reading for people who have
diabetes and their families, Winning with Diabetes highlights the
challenges, perseverance, and successes of sixteen elite athletes
living with the disease. From mountain climber Will Cross, to
college softball champion Kylee Perez, to NBA legend Dominique
Wilkins, and many more, these are the real-life stories of
diagnosis, adapting new day-to-day routines, finding support,
training, competing, and connecting with communities of other
people living with diabetes. The book features advice for facing
common fears and challenges, both on and off the playing field.
Each chapter includes interviews with athletes about their
experiences, paired with expert commentary from the authors.
Chapters also include summaries of key concepts, along with
illustrations and other graphics. Winning with Diabetes will
inspire readers of all ages—those newly diagnosed as well as
those who have lived with diabetes for years. Written by physicians
who have set the standards for management of the disease, this book
brings you expert insight into finding ways to live your best life.
Let the experts, the athletes, and the inspiration in Winning with
Diabetes give you what you need to you stay in the game.
Don't let diabetes send you to the bench. These motivational
stories of top athletes with diabetes will inspire you to live your
best life. An ultra-marathoner, a three-time Olympic gold medalist,
a major league pitcher, and an NFL star. What do these elite
athletes have in common? They reached the top of their field—all
while living with diabetes. Essential reading for people who have
diabetes and their families, Winning with Diabetes highlights the
challenges, perseverance, and successes of sixteen elite athletes
living with the disease. From mountain climber Will Cross, to
college softball champion Kylee Perez, to NBA legend Dominique
Wilkins, and many more, these are the real-life stories of
diagnosis, adapting new day-to-day routines, finding support,
training, competing, and connecting with communities of other
people living with diabetes. The book features advice for facing
common fears and challenges, both on and off the playing field.
Each chapter includes interviews with athletes about their
experiences, paired with expert commentary from the authors.
Chapters also include summaries of key concepts, along with
illustrations and other graphics. Winning with Diabetes will
inspire readers of all ages—those newly diagnosed as well as
those who have lived with diabetes for years. Written by physicians
who have set the standards for management of the disease, this book
brings you expert insight into finding ways to live your best life.
Let the experts, the athletes, and the inspiration in Winning with
Diabetes give you what you need to you stay in the game.
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.
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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