Diabetes sourcebook [eBook] : basic consumer health information about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and other types of diabetes and prediabetes, with details about medical, dietary, and lifestyle disease management issues, including blood glucose monitoring, meal planning, weight control, oral diabetes medications, and insulin; along with facts about the most common complications of diabetes and their prevention, current research in diabetes care, tips for people following a diabetic diet ... / edited by Sandra J. Judd.
Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
pt. 1. Understanding diabetes -- pt. 2. Identifying and managing diabetes -- pt. 3. Medications and diabetes care -- pt. 4. Dietary and other lifestyle issues important for diabetes control -- pt. 5. Complications of diabetes and co-occurring disorders -- pt. 6. Diabetes in specific populations -- pt. 7. New research in diabetes care -- pt. 8. Additional help and information.
Summary:
Provides basic consumer information about the different types of diabetes and how they are diagnosed. It discusses strategies for controlling diabetes and managing daily life challenges.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.