The Joslin Guide to Diabetes

Richard S. Beaser, M.D., is a widely acclaimed diabetes author, lecturer, and clinician. He is currently the medical executive director of Professional Education at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston and an associate clinical professor at the Harvard Medical School. Amy P. Campbell, R.D., M.S., C.D.E., is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and the education program manager of the Disease Management Department at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston.

Contents

Introduction

Part One: Understanding Diabetes

1 What Is Diabetes?

2 The Tools for Treatment

Part Two: Treating Diabetes with Nutrition and Exercise

3 Eating with Diabetes

4 More Food Facts

5 The Exercise Prescription

6 Losing Weight -- Gaining Control

Part Three: Treating Diabetes with Medications

7 Diabetes Pills

8 Insulin Therapy

9 Intensive Diabetes Therapy

Part Four: Monitoring and Adjusting Your Treatment Program

10 Monitoring Your Diabetes

11 Adjusting for High Blood Sugar

12 Adjusting for Low Blood Sugar

13 Treating Diabetes on Sick Days

Part Five: Special Challenges of Diabetes

14 Diabetes in Children

15 Diabetes and Pregnancy

16 Diabetes and Sexual Issues

17 Long-Term Complications of Diabetes

18 Foot Care and Diabetes

Part Six: Living with Diabetes

19 Coping with Diabetes

20 Eating on Special Occasions

21 Alcohol, Drugs, and Diabetes

22 Traveling with Diabetes

23 Especially for Family and Friends

24 Roles, Rights, and Resources

Appendix: Food Choice Lists

Index