Diabetes For Dummies (eBook)

Dr. Simon Poole is a doctor, author, speaker, and consultant. Simon treats patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes from the time of diagnosis onward and is an authority on the Mediterranean diet. Amy Riolo is an award-winning author and chef. She's also the author of Mediterranean Lifestyle For Dummies and Italian Recipes For Dummies. Alan L. Rubin, MD is the original author of Diabetes For Dummies.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Understanding Diabetes 7

Chapter 1: How Diabetes Affects Us All 9

Chapter 2: Making the Diagnosis with Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C 23

Chapter 3: Recognizing the Various Types of Diabetes 37

Part 2: Adopting a Multisystem Approach to Diabetes 57

Chapter 4: Maintaining Optimal Health on a Daily Basis 59

Chapter 5: Preventing Long-Term Complications 75

Chapter 6: Preserving Sexual Function and Protecting Pregnancy 111

Part 3: Living Your Best Life: The "Thriving with Diabetes" Lifestyle Plan 131

Chapter 7: Self-Testing for Glucose and Other Key Tests 133

Chapter 8: Finding Your Best Treatment: Diet 151

Chapter 9: Nourishing Yourself: Healthful Eating and Lifestyle Strategies 181

Chapter 10: Practical Tips for Success in the Kitchen and at the Table 193

Chapter 11: Creating Your Exercise Plan 207

Chapter 12: Finding Your Best Treatment: Medication and More 231

Chapter 13: Assembling Your Diabetes Team 275

Part 4: Special Considerations for Living with Diabetes 293

Chapter 14: Managing Diabetes in Children 295

Chapter 15: Diabetes and Healthy Aging 311

Chapter 16: Dealing with Occupational and Insurance Problems 321

Chapter 17: Eyeing What's New in Global Diabetes Care 331

Part 5: The Part of Tens 343

Chapter 18: Ten Commandments for Excellent Diabetes Care 345

Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Diabetes That You Can Forget 351

Appendix: Mini-Cookbook 357

Index 409