Diabetes sourcebook 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, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information
Diabetes is a chronic disorder characterized by high levels of blood sugar. More than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes. Despite its prevalence, many Americans are unaware of the basic facts about diabetes and the progress being made in the fight against it. "D...
| Format: | Books Print Book |
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| Language: | English |
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Detroit, MI :
Omnigraphics, Inc.,
[2018]
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| Edition: | Seventh edition. |
| Series: |
Health reference series.
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| Summary: |
Diabetes is a chronic disorder characterized by high levels of blood sugar. More than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes. Despite its prevalence, many Americans are unaware of the basic facts about diabetes and the progress being made in the fight against it. "Diabetes Sourcebook, Seventh Edition" 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. It includes information about the complications of diabetes and their prevention and offers guidelines for recognizing and treating diabetic emergencies. The book concludes with updated information regarding the most recent research in diabetes care, a glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for additional help and information. -- From publisher's description. |
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| Physical Description: |
xv, 520 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780780816480 078081648X |