A Touch of Diabetes: A Guide for People Who Have Type Ii, Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes

These changes, as you might expect, include "watch what and how much you eat, get more exercise, and lose any extra weight you've been carrying around the last few years." That's easier said than done, however, and many people ignore this advice until they develop serious complications. The authors emphasize that the impact of the disease can be minimized by taking action early, and they offer both long-term strategies and quick tips for incorporating changes into your life. They also discuss emotional stress, medications, health monitoring, sexuality, and complications in practical, simple terms. "I do think that knowledge is my best weapon against diabetes and, most importantly, against doing things that I know are not good for me," writes Stone in his journal. This book can help you acquire this kind of knowledge. --Joan Price

Product Description
A Touch of Diabetes The most up-to-date, easy-to-read guide for managing Type 2 diabetes. New research breakthroughs have made diabetes management more personalized and proactive than ever before. Now you can control your diabetes, prevent complications, and still enjoy a wide variety of foods and a flexible exercise program. If you need the help of oral medication, a number of effective new choices are available. This completely revised and updated guide, written by three leading diabetes experts, shows you how to take advantage of these advancements in diabetes care and easily make the lifestyle changes necessary to ensure your health. In plain language, this book provides the latest information, including: How to find the best eating plan for you How to develop a simple exercise program that works Which of the new oral medications may be right for you Monitoring your health Tips to lower your blood glucose levels How to detect and treat complications. This comprehensive, easy-to-read book also offers advice on coping with stress, keeping a diabetes diary, and where to turn when you need more information.

This book is one of the best I've read as an initial overview of the disease and how to cope with it. Its clear and concise, providing adequate--but not too much--information in plain language.

If you've recently been diagnosed with diabetes, I strongly recommend this book as a beginning point in your education. Its 10 bucks well spent!