Diabetes Mellitus

Overview

From proper dieting to the latest medical treatments—a complete guide to managing life with diabetes Now updated to include the latest developments in medicine and practices for diabetes treatment, as well as the most current information on new medication delivery methods, this comprehensive guide covers every aspect of living with diabetes. This user-friendly book takes a look at both the medical and nutritional sides of the disease and teaches diabetics how to balance diet, medication, and exercise for optimal health from the start. The diet and exercise plans that are included feature portion sizes and sample meal plans along with low-impact workout routines and have been revised to reflect new food pyramid guidelines and current minimum exercise suggestions. While an absolute cure for diabetes has not yet been discovered, this health manual makes living with the disease manageable.

Reviews

"A very useful guide to a chronic disease . . . will appeal to readers of all educational and social backgrounds." —Library Journal on previous edition

"The survival-skills approach is appealing, with essential topics covered in a brief, to-the-point manner." —Diabetes Educator on previous edition

Author Biography

Sue K. Milchovich, RN, BSN, CDE, is a member of the American Diabetes Association and has been a certified diabetes educator for more than 25 years. She lives in Covina, California. Barbara Dunn-Long, RD, is a registered dietitian in private practice and is involved in diabetes education. She is a member of the American Diabetes Association. She lives in Villa Park, California.